saddle joint

noun

, Masonry.

1. (on a sill, coping, or the like) a vertical joint raised above the level of the washes on each side.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saddle joint¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Saddle Joint.—This is still another manner in which a quickly detachable joint can be constructed.

From Project Gutenberg

Remove the leg, cutting at the hip or saddle joint.

From Project Gutenberg