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Webster 1913 Edition

Joiner

Join′er

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Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, joins.
2.
One whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood; a mechanic who does the woodwork (as doors, stairs, etc.) necessary for the finishing of buildings.
“One Snug, the joiner.”
Shak.
Syn. – See
Carpenter
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Webster 1828 Edition

Joiner

JOIN'ER

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Noun.
One whose occupation is to construct things by joining pieces of wood; but appropriately and usually, a mechanic who does the wood-work in the covering and finishing of buildings. This is the true and original sense of the word in Great Britain and in New England. This person is called in New York, a carpenter. [See Carpenter.

Definition 2024

joiner

joiner

English

Noun

joiner ‎(plural joiners)

  1. A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips.
  2. A maker of wooden furniture or fittings.
  3. A person who joins societies or organizations.
    • 2004, Eugene Goodheart, Confessions of a Secular Jew: A Memoir
      I am not a joiner. I am reluctant to sign up as a member of any organization, because I generally can't find myself or my ideas in it.

Synonyms

  • (maker of wooden furniture or fittings): carpenter

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Scots

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒəi.nər/, /ˈdʒoi.nər/

Noun

joiner ‎(plural joiners)

  1. carpenter

Etymology

Middle English joynour ‎(“maker of furniture, small boxes, etc.”), from Old French joigneor ‎(“joiner, carpenter”), agent noun from joindre ‎(“to join”), equivalent to join +‎ -er.

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