JOINTER

jointer, jointer plane, jointing plane, long plane

(noun) a long carpenter’s plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jointer (plural jointers)

(literally) One that joints.

Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially

(woodworking) The largest kind of plane used by a joiner.

(construction) A pointing-trowel.

A bent piece of iron for riveting two stones together.

An equivalent machine, notably used to produce a flat surface on boards.

Anagrams

• rejoint

Source: Wiktionary


Joint"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, joints.

2. A plane for smoothing the surfaces of pieces which are to be accurately joined; especially: (a) The longest plane used by a joiner. (b) (Coopering) A long stationary plane, for plaining the edges of barrel staves.

3. (Masonry) (a) A bent piece of iron inserted to strengthen the joints of a wall. (b) A tool for pointing the joints in brickwork.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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