"lap joint" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1858 November 27, “Recent Practice in the Locomotive Engine”, in Sholto Percy, editor, Mechanics' Magazine and Journal of Science, Arts, and Manufactures, volume 69, London: Knight and Lacey, page 512",
          "text": "There is, however, a most important and peculiar element of strength in the ordinary lap-joints for circular seams, as distinguished from straight seams, in the circumstance that the circular lap-joint cannot possibly be distorted like the straight lap-joint, under extreme tension",
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          "ref": "1990, Byron W. Maguire, Cabinetmaking: From Design to Finish, Carlsbad, CA: Craftsman, page 234",
          "text": "Using the lap joint in any of its applications provides strength in a cabinet where a butt joint would or could be used.",
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        "A joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces"
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        "(construction, woodworking) A joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces"
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        {
          "word": "butt joint"
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        {
          "word": "dovetail"
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          "word": "mortise-and-tenon joint"
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          "sense": "joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces",
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            "feminine"
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          "word": "Überlappungsverbindung"
        },
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          "sense": "joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces",
          "word": "hono inaki"
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      "sense": "joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces",
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      "word": "Überlappungsverbindung"
    },
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  "word": "lap joint"
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