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