cross joint

cross joint

[′krȯs ‚jȯint]
(geology)
A fracture in igneous rock perpendicular to the lineation caused by flow magma. Also known as transverse joint.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

head joint, cross joint

head jamb
The vertical mortar joint between ends of masonry units.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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