Phrase guide

lap joint

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: splice

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: joint

History

Etymology

Compound of lap + joint

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Überlappungsverbindung — joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
  • Irish: siúnta rádail — joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
  • Māori: hono inaki — joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
  • Polish: połączenie zakładkowe — joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces