1. a joint made by cutting corresponding indentations, notches, or grooves in two pieces to be joined
Usage: carpentry; technical

1. to join two pieces by cutting corresponding indentations or grooves
Usage: carpentry; technical

Examples

• The carpenter used a scarph to join the two wooden beams.
• A well-made scarph creates a strong connection between timber pieces.
• The shipwright carefully scarfed the planks together.
• He learned to scarph wood joints in his woodworking class.
• The scarph joint was nearly invisible once completed.