02n.
A kind of tenon connecting the face of a scarfed timber with the face of another timber, or a dowel or pin of hard wood or iron uniting timbers.
1.
A kind of tenon connecting the face of a scarfed timber with the face of another timber, or a dowel or pin of hard wood or iron uniting timbers.(Carp.)
2.
A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
03v. t.
To unite, as timbers, by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or faces.
1.
To unite, as timbers, by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or faces.(Carp.)