scarf joint

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skahrf joint]
- /skɑrf dʒɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skahrf joint]
- /skɑrf dʒɔɪnt/

Definitions of scarf joint words

noun scarf joint a joint in which two timbers or other structural members are fitted together with long end laps of various forms and held in place with bolts, straps, keys, fishplates, etc., to resist tension or compression. 1
noun scarf joint (in welding) a butt joint between two pieces beveled on their meeting surfaces. 1
noun scarf joint a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together 0

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Origin of scarf joint

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Scarf joint

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scarf joint popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scarf joint usage trend in Literature

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