noun
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a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork
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Also called: jointing plane. a long plane for shaping the edges of planks so that they can be fitted together
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a person or thing that makes joints
Etymology
Origin of jointer
Example Sentences
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"Because of me, countries stay connected," Shuru Arendse, a cable jointer from South Africa who has been working on the ship for more than a decade, tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
At minimum, you’d need a table saw, which allows you to cut wood to width, as well as a planer and jointer, used to create smooth, even surfaces on wood.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
In small groups of nine, students will learn to use a table saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer and drill press and will make a hardwood cutting board in the process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
Dunston midfielder Phil Turnbull, a cable jointer for Northern Powergrid, sparked into action to get one back on, causing a social media storm.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2021
Why, no more but this: first get your assurance made, touching my daughter's jointer; that dispatched, we will in two days make provision.
From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown
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