scarf joint

• وصلة في النجارة أو الحدادة تُجمع فيها قطعتان بتداخل أسطح مائلة متقابلة لتكوين وصلة قوية مستوية دون زيادة في السماكة.

A woodworking or metalworking joint where two pieces are joined end-to-end with overlapping tapered cuts, creating a strong, flush connection without increasing thickness.

1. Woodworking jointC1formal

   A joint used to connect two pieces of wood end-to-end, typically by cutting matching angled or tapered ends that overlap and are glued or fastened together.

   وصلة الشطبة

   • The carpenter used a scarf joint to extend the length of the beam.
   • A well-made scarf joint is nearly as strong as a single piece of wood.
   • Scarf joints are commonly used in boat building and timber framing.