joiner
/'dʤɔinə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A woodworker who makes things by joining pieces of wood: A craftsman, specifically a carpenter, whose primary work involves constructing items (like furniture, cabinets, or interior fittings) by assembling and fastening wooden components.
- A person who enjoys joining groups or organizations: An individual who has a tendency or enthusiasm for becoming a member of various clubs, societies, or associations.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Woodworker):
- We hired a skilled joiner to build the custom bookshelves for the library.
- The intricate design of the cabinet shows the hand of a master joiner.
- Noun (Group Enthusiast):
- My brother is a real joiner; he's a member of the chess club, the hiking society, and the volunteer fire department.
- She's not much of a joiner and prefers solitary activities.
Advanced Usage
- "A joiner by trade": This phrase specifies that someone's profession is that of a woodworking joiner.
- He's a joiner by trade, but he enjoys photography as a hobby.
- "An inveterate joiner": Describes a person who habitually and persistently joins many groups.
- As an inveterate joiner, he finds it hard to say no to any community organization.
Variants and Related Words
- Joinery (n): The skill or work of a joiner; the fine woodworking used in making furniture and interior fittings.
- The old house is admired for its beautiful joinery.
- Join (v): The root verb meaning to connect, fasten, or become a member of something.
Synonyms
- For the woodworker: Carpenter, cabinetmaker, woodworker.
- For the group enthusiast: Enthusiast, member, participant, clubber (informal).
Related Phrases
- "A joiner of things": A less common phrase that can emphasize the act of connecting or assembling, either physically or socially.
- He sees himself as a joiner of things, bringing people and ideas together.
Noun
- a woodworker whose work involves making things by joining pieces of wood
- a person who likes to join groups