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

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

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

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
see also:
jointer plane jointing plane long plane 

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