jointer-plane
1Jointer plane — The jointer plane (also known as the try plane or trying plane ) is a type of hand plane used primarily to straighten the edges of boards in the operation known as jointing. A jointer plane may also be used to flatten the face of a board. Its… …
2jointer plane — noun a long carpenter s plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together • Syn: ↑jointer, ↑jointing plane, ↑long plane • Derivationally related forms: ↑joint (for: ↑jointer) …
3jointer plane — Carpentry. a plane for truing the edges of boards, planing large surfaces, etc. [1815 25] * * * …
4Jointer — For the machine used to make joints using wooden biscuits or plates, see Biscuit joiner A jointer (also known in the UK and Australia as a planer or surface planer, and sometimes also as a buzzer or flat top) is a woodworking machine used in… …
5Plane (tool) — A plane is a tool for shaping wood. Planes are used to flatten, reduce the thickness of, and impart a smooth surface to a rough piece of lumber. Special types of planes are designed to cut joints or decorative mouldings.Hand planes are generally… …
6Jointer — 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… …
7jointer — [join′tər] n. 1. a person or machine that joints 2. a long plane used in jointing boards 3. a triangular device with an edge, fastened to a plow beam 4. a tool for finishing mortar joints, as of brickwork …
8plane — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. level, stratum, grade, surface; jointer, block, or jack plane. adj. level, flat. v. t. smooth, mill, even, traverse, shave, level. v. i. glide. See aviation, horizontal, smoothness. II (Roget s IV)… …
9plane — Synonyms and related words: aeroplane, aircraft, airliner, airplane, alabaster, amount, aspire, avion, beading plane, become airborne, bench plane, billiard table, block plane, bowling alley, bowling green, caliber, capping plane, claw skyward,… …
10plane — I n 1. level surface, level, flat surface, flat; horizon, skyline, Astron., Navig. azimuth; sea level, water level; table, homaloid; plain, flatland, champaign, plateau, steppe, prairie; bowling alley, bowling green, pool or billiard table,… …
