Definitions for jointerˈdʒɔɪn tər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

joint•erˈdʒɔɪn tər(n.)

  1. a person or thing that joints.

  2. a tool or machine used in making joints.

    Category: Building Trades

Origin of jointer:

1645–55

Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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

Wiktionary

  1. jointer(Noun)

    One that joints.

  2. jointer(Noun)

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

  3. jointer(Noun)

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

Webster Dictionary

  1. Jointer(noun)

    one who, or that which, joints

  2. Jointer(noun)

    a plane for smoothing the surfaces of pieces which are to be accurately joined

  3. Jointer(noun)

    the longest plane used by a joiner

  4. Jointer(noun)

    a long stationary plane, for plaining the edges of barrel staves

  5. Jointer(noun)

    a bent piece of iron inserted to strengthen the joints of a wall

  6. Jointer(noun)

    a tool for pointing the joints in brickwork


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