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lock joint

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lock joint [′läk ‚jȯint]
(design engineering)
A joint made by interlocking the joined elements, with or without other fastening.

lock seam, lock joint
A joint or seam in sheet-metal roofing; the two edges are bent over in the form of hooks which are inserted in each other; then they are dressed down to form a seam.


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