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scarphing

/ˈskɑːrfɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of scarph: the act of joining two pieces of material by cutting and fitting them together.
    • He spent the afternoon scarphing the long planks for the new deck.
    • The team is scarphing the damaged sections of the wooden bridge.
    • Scarphing requires careful measurement and a steady hand.
noun
  1. The process or technique of making a scarph joint.
    • Scarphing is an essential skill for traditional boat builders.
    • Proper scarphing can extend the life of a wooden structure.
    • The workshop taught the basics of scarphing for furniture repair.
Synonyms
splicingjoining
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