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scarf (2)

scarf [ skaarf ]


noun  (plural scarfs)
Definition:
 
1. joint made between notched ends: a joint made by joining two notched boards together

2. notched end: either of the notched ends of a scarf joint



transitive verb  (past and past participle scarfed, present participle scarf·ing, 3rd person present singular scarfs)
Definition:
 
join boards using notches: to join boards together by means of a scarf joint

[13th century. Probably via French< N Germanic]
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