lap link
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of chain link: A "lap link" is a specific type of chain link where one end overlaps the other, forming a closed loop that connects sections of a chain. It is commonly used in industrial or mechanical contexts.
Usage Examples
- (A chain link that overlaps to connect chain parts.)
- (A linking component for chains.)
Advanced Usage
- "to form a lap link": to create a connection by overlapping metal ends.
- The blacksmith heated the iron and formed a lap link to secure the chain. (The blacksmith overlapped the metal to make a connecting link.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lap joint (n): a joint in which one part overlaps another, often used in woodworking or metalworking.
- The carpenter used a lap joint to strengthen the table leg. (A joint where parts overlap.)
- Link (n): one of the rings or pieces that make up a chain.
- Each link in the chain must be inspected for wear. (A single ring of a chain.)
Synonyms
- Connecting link: a link used to join parts of a chain.
- Overlap link: a link where ends overlap for connection.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms are associated with "lap link" as it is a technical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are directly related to "lap link," as it is a noun phrase. However, the verb to lap (to overlap) can be used:
- The metal ends lap over each other to form a secure link. (The ends overlap.)