끼움

1. 본문

"끼움" (kki-um) has several meanings depending on the context:

• General Usage: In general, 끼우다 (kki-uda) is the verb form and it means "to insert," "to stick in," "to fasten," or "to include something between." The noun form, "끼움" (kki-um), refers to the action or state of inserting or fastening.
• Woodworking: It can refer to a woodworking technique. Specifically, "끼움" means the process of fitting a pointed end of one piece of wood into the side of another, or the resulting joint.
• Metal Crafting: In metalworking, particularly in the Joseon Dynasty (and focusing on the latter period), "끼움입사" (kki-um-ip-sa) is a detailed inlay technique. It involves carving a design into the surface of a metal object, then inserting a decorative material (shaped identically to the carved-out area) into the carving, to decorate the surface. It has also been used from ancient times.
• Construction: "턱끼움" can be translated to mean "fitting" or "dovetail" in English in a construction context.