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tongue and groove joint

noun

Simple meaning

A mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board.

Pronunciation

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tuhngandgroovjoynt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtʌˈŋændɡˈɹuvˈdʒɔɪnt

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Definition

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noun

  1. A mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board

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How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: A mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board

Used this way, tongue and groove joint is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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