splining

/ˈsplaɪnɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or technique of fitting or joining with a spline.
    • The carpenter learned splining to make stronger furniture joints.
    • Proper splining ensures the gears will not slip.
    • Splining is a common method for connecting rotating parts.
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for splining.
    • We need a splining machine for this production run.
    • The splining tool has a special cutting edge.
    • He bought a splining jig for his workshop.
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