godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
join by cutting; mortise; miter; dovetail
Woodworking term for joining pieces by cutting them to fit together, such as mortise-and-tenon, miter, or dovetail joints.
職人が木材を切り組んで、頑丈な枠を作った。
The craftsman joined the timbers by cutting them to fit, making a sturdy frame.
この継ぎ手は、二つの部材を正確に切り組む必要がある。
This joint requires precisely cutting and fitting the two members together.