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Meaning of plumb-joint in English:

plumb-joint

Pronunciation /ˈplʌmdʒɔɪnt/

noun

technical Building

  • A soldered lap joint between two pieces of metal.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edward H. Knight (1824–1883), patent lawyer and expert in mechanics. Probably from plumb + joint.