joint·er (join t r)n. 1. A machine or tool used in making joints. 2. A tool used to cut grooves indicating the joints in cement. 3. A triangular attachment to a plow used in covering trash or refuse. |
jointer [ˈdʒɔɪntə]
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) Also called jointing plane a long plane for shaping the edges of planks so that they can be fitted together
3. a person or thing that makes joints
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| Noun | 1. |  jointer - a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit togethercarpenter's plane, woodworking plane, plane - a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work" |
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