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Webster 1913 Edition

Backjoint

Back′jointˊ

(băk′jointˊ)

,

Noun.

[

Back

, a. or adv. +

joint

.]

(Arch.)

A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.

Definition 2024

backjoint

backjoint

English

Noun

backjoint ‎(plural backjoints)

(architecture) A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.