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Butt joint

A joint in which the edges or ends of the pieces united come squarely together instead of overlapping. See 1st Butt, 8.

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Narrower term 1

Butt weld 76% connected

See Butt weld, under Butt.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Joint 76% connected

The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of a close-fitting or ju…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Abut 74% connected

To project; to terminate or border; to be contiguous; to meet; -- with on, upon, or against; as, his land abuts on the road.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Abut 74% connected

To project; to terminate or border; to be contiguous; to meet; -- with on, upon, or against; as, his land abuts on the road.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butt 74% connected

Alt. of But

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butt 74% connected

Alt. of But

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butt 92% connected

Alt. of But

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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