Meaning & use
scarf joint
A joint made by cutting matching angled or notched ends on two pieces of wood or metal and fastening them together into one continuous piece.
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The carpenter used a scarf joint to extend the beam without losing its strength.
A well-cut scarf joint is almost invisible once the wood is sanded and finished.
A note on using this word
Scarf joints are common in woodworking and shipbuilding because they join lengths of timber without adding bulky overlap.
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