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jointer.

One that joints.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One that joints.

    literally
  2. Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially: The largest kind of plane used by a joiner.

  3. Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially: A pointing-trowel.

  4. Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially: A bent piece of iron for riveting two stones together.

  5. An equivalent machine, notably used to produce a flat surface on boards.

  6. A part of some ploughs, near the coulter, that helps control the flow of stubble and trash, better ensuring that it gets buried when the moldboard turns the soil over.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English joint Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English jointer From joint + -er.

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