jointer
/'dʤɔintə/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A long carpenter's plane for shaping edges: A specialized woodworking hand tool, longer than a standard plane, used to create a perfectly straight and square edge on a board so that it can be joined seamlessly to another board.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "Jointer plane": A full, alternative name for the tool, emphasizing its type.
- A well-tuned jointer plane is essential for traditional cabinetmaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Joint (verb): The action of connecting pieces, often after using a jointer.
- He will joint the two pieces of wood with dowels.
- Jointery / Joinery (noun): The craft or skill of making woodwork joints.
- The fine jointery of the antique chest was remarkable.
Synonyms
- Jointer plane: The most direct synonym.
- Long plane: Describes its physical characteristic relative to other planes (e.g., smoothing plane, jack plane).
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Edge jointing: The specific process performed with a jointer.
- Edge jointing is the first step in making a panel from multiple boards.
- Face jointing: Using a jointer to flatten the face of a board.
Noun
- a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together