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. joint components

Anotations

Scope note:

A projection on the end or side of a piece of wood, stone, or other material that fits into a corresponding opening to form a joint. Used variously to refer to projection element of joints in architecture; or musical instruments with multiple sections, such as oboes or clarinets. To refer to joints so formed in architecture use "mortise-and-tenon joints."