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14:21 Dec 29, 2003 |
Polish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Architecture / architecture | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Andrzej Lejman Poland Local time: 10:00 | ||||||
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4 +1 | scarf joint |
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scarf joint Explanation: Inflected forms: pl. scarfs (skärfs) 1. A joint made by cutting or notching the ends of two pieces correspondingly and strapping or bolting them together. Also called scarf joint. 2. Either of the correspondingly cut or notched ends that fit together to form such a joint. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-12-29 14:33:35 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- scarf joint definition scarf joint definition - [noun] a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end http://www.commerce-database.com/Nouns/scarf-joint.htm Reference: http://www.bartleby.com/61/50/S0125000.html |
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