Definition

1. 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

1. a woodworker whose work involves making things by joining pieces of wood
2. a person who likes to join groups