stick-in, a.
[f. vbl. phrase stick in: see stick v. 31.]
That is inserted. stick-in piece: a small piece of metal sometimes inserted in the notched ends of bars when making a butt-joint.
| 1843 Holtzapffel Turning I. 221 The butt joint is materially strengthened, when..it is..notched in on three or four sides, and pieces called stick-in pieces, dowels, or charlins..are..laid in the notches. |