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Halv′ing.

A mode of joining timbers or scantling in which each is equally cut upon one of its faces, and the two new faces are laid together and secured. The timbers lap upon and are let into each other.

The joint thus made may be a simple lap-joint, or it may be a dovetail, a scarf, or a notched joint. It may be secured by pins, wedges, or bolts, according to circumstances.

Among the varieties specific names are given to a, common halving; b, beveled halving; c, dovetailed halving; d, notched halving.

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