skjøt

Skjøt is a Norwegian noun and verb whose core meaning is the connection between two parts. As a noun, skjøt refers to a joint or seam where pieces meet, and it is used in several practical contexts. In carpentry and metalwork, skjøt denotes a joint formed by aligning and fastening two components, with the specific configuration described by the type of joint (for example a butt joint or a scarf joint in everyday usage). In sewing and textile work, skjøt can denote a seam or line of stitching that joins two pieces of fabric.

As a verb, skjøte means to join, splice, or connect two pieces or sections. The verb is used for both physical joining—such as skjøte two lengths of timber or skjøte cables—and more figurative connections, like linking ideas or events.

The term is common in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk and remains a standard part of vocabulary in crafts, construction, and textiles. Its exact sense is determined by context and may refer to a physical joint or to a line of stitching. In general usage, skjøt conveys the idea of bringing separate elements into a single, connected unit.