Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning B

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bell-and-spigot joint

A form of joint used on pipes that have an enlarged diameter or bell at 1 end and a spigot at the other that fits into and is laid in the bell. The joint is then made tight by lead, cement, rubber O-ring, or other jointing compounds or materials.