| Pronunciation: | | 'joyntur
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| Matching Terms: | | jointed, jointed charlock, jointed rush, jointer plane
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| | Definition: | | [n] a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together |
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| | Synonyms: | | jointer plane, jointing plane, long plane |
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| | See Also: | | carpenter's plane, plane, woodworking plane |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Joint"er\, n.
1. One who, or that which, joints.
2. A plane for smoothing the surfaces of pieces which are to
be accurately joined; especially:
(a) The longest plane used by a joiner.
(b) (Coopering) A long stationary plane, for plaining the
edges of barrel staves.
3. (Masonry)
(a) A bent piece of iron inserted to strengthen the joints
of a wall.
(b) A tool for pointing the joints in brickwork.
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