Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by general context]
6. [joints and joint components]
7. joints (connections)
8. [joints by material joined]
9. wood joints
10. simple joints

Narrower term/s

• tongue-and-lip joints
• matched joints [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Joints made by fitting a projecting rib on one piece into a groove in another. If the pieces are metal, the joint may also be welded. For plastic or wood pieces, the joint may be glued.