Lap joint

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003248",
  "term": "Lap joint",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A woodworking joint formed by overlapping two pieces of material and fastening them together. One piece rests on top of the other, creating a strong connection that resists shear forces. This joint is commonly used in frame construction, flooring, and when joining timbers of different thicknesses.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "see_also": [
    "butt joint",
    "dovetail",
    "mortise-and-tenon joint"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Überblattung",
    "es": "unión a tope",
    "fr": "assemblage à recouvrement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lap-joint/"
}