jointer

American  

[join-ter] / ˈdʒɔɪn tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that joints.

2. a tool or machine used in making joints.

3. Agriculture. a device with a triangular head, used with a plow to bury trash.

4. Law Obsolete. a man who holds a jointure.

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jointer British  

/ ˈdʒɔɪntə /

noun

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

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of jointer

First recorded in 1645–55; joint + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"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

A jointer is another form of carver, useful where Page 49 the joints are so large or so difficult to separate that considerable strength is required.

From Carving and Serving by Lincoln, Mary Johnson Bailey