(geology) A joint having its strike oblique to the strike of the strata of the sedimentary rock, or to the cleavage plane of the metamorphic rock in which it occurs. Also known as oblique joint.
diagonal joint
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(dī′ag·ən·əl ′jöint)
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A butt joint which does not form a 90° angle to the axis of the piece.
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