1. a woodworking tool or machine used to create flat, straight edges on boards
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
2. a person who joins things together, especially in construction work
Usage: construction

Examples

• The carpenter used a jointer to smooth the rough edges of the wooden planks.
• After running the board through the jointer, it was perfectly straight.
• The jointer machine made quick work of preparing the lumber for the project.
• He worked as a jointer, connecting steel beams on the construction site.
• The woodworker’s jointer was essential for creating tight-fitting joints.
• She adjusted the jointer’s fence to ensure a precise 90-degree angle.