joiner
[ joi-ner ]
/ ˈdʒɔɪ nər /
noun
a person or thing that joins.
a carpenter, especially one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.
RELATED WORDS
representative, crony, cohort, comrade, buddy, assistant, accomplice, fellow, friend, collaborator, partner, companion, ally, co-worker, laborer, builder, worker, artisan, woodworker, cabinetmaker
Nearby words
- join forces,
- join the club,
- join up,
- joinder,
- joined-up,
- joiner door,
- joinery,
- joint,
- joint account,
- joint and last survivor annuity
Origin of joiner
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joiner
/ (ˈdʒɔɪnə) /
noun
mainly British a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs
a person or thing that joins
informal a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc
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joiner
early 14c. (late 12c. as a surname), joynour "maker of furniture, small boxes, etc.," from Old French joigneor "joiner, carpenter," agent noun from joindre "to join" (see join). A craftsman who did lighter and more ornamental work than a carpenter. Meaning "one who makes a habit of joining" (societies, clubs, etc.) is from 1890. Related: Joinery.
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