joinery

[ joi-nuh-ree ]

noun

1. the craft or trade of a joiner.
2. woodwork made by a joiner.

joinery

/ ˈdʒɔɪnərɪ /

noun

1. the skill or craft of a joiner
2. work made by a joiner

Word History and Origins

Origin of joinery¹

First recorded in 1670–80; joiner + -y ³

Example Sentences

Though without large manufacturing industries, the town has joinery works, a brass and iron foundry, a tannery and brewery.

From Project Gutenberg

The art of joinery has for its object the addition in a building of all the fixed woodwork necessary for convenience or ornament.

From Project Gutenberg

Fig. 54 is used in carpentry and joinery where a tie or cross piece ties joists or beams at an angle.

From Project Gutenberg

A bridle joint is often defined as the reverse of a mortise and tenon, and is chiefly used in the carpentry and joinery trades.

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Joinery and carpentry, for example, employ tools to make parts which in this country are turned out in factories.

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