water joint

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water joint [′wȯd·ər ‚jȯint]

(civil engineering)

A joint in a stone pavement containing stones that are set slightly higher to prevent water from settling in the joint.

water joint

1. A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are intentionally placed slightly higher than elsewhere; the raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints.

2. A saddle joint, 1.

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