joint·er

(join′tər)

1. A machine or tool used in making joints.

2. A tool used to cut grooves indicating the joints in concrete.

3. A triangular attachment to a plow used in covering trash or refuse.

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jointer

(ˈdʒɔɪntə)

1. (Building) a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork

2. (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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joint•er

(ˈdʒɔɪn tər)

n.

1. a person or thing that joints.

2. a tool or machine used in making joints.

[1645–55]

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Noun

jointer - a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together

jointer plane, jointing plane, long plane

carpenter'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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