Dap

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001552",
  "term": "Dap",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A notch or recess cut into a timber or beam to receive another structural member, creating a strong, interlocking joint. This technique is employed in heavy timber construction, such as in post-and-beam framing, to transfer loads effectively and prevent slippage. The depth of a dap is typically a fraction of the timber's thickness.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zapfen",
    "es": "corte",
    "fr": "entaille"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dap/"
}