Jointer

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Jointer \Joint"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, joints.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     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 planing the
            edges of barrel staves.
            [1913 Webster]
  
     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.
            [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  jointer
       n : a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards
           so they will fit together [syn: {jointer plane}, {jointing
           plane}, {long plane}]