A bell-and-spigot joint is a type of connection used primarily in plumbing, sewer systems, and drainage pipelines. In this joint configuration, one end of a pipe has a widened or flared section known as the "bell," while the adjacent pipe end features a narrower, male portion called the "spigot." To join two pipes using the bell-and-spigot method, the spigot end is inserted into the bell end, creating a secure, sealed connection through various means such as compression, gravity, or mechanical locking mechanisms.