joiner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that joins.
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a carpenter, especially one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
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a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.
noun
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a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs
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a person or thing that joins
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informal a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc
Etymology
Origin of joiner
1350–1400; join + -er 1; replacing Middle English joinour < Anglo-French joignour, equivalent to joign- ( join ) + -our -or 2
Example Sentences
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People with knowledge of crofting and skills as an electrician, joiner or working with boats are among those being sought for the tenancy.
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"Her behaviour is impeccable! I wish we could say the same about all new joiners but certainly she has been absolutely brilliant, and the reality is she's already having a positive impact," says John.
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Try creating a list in your teams, and share the list with new joiners.
Ratcliffe was the son of a joiner and grew up on a council estate in Greater Manchester, graduated from the University of Birmingham and worked in the energy and chemicals sector.
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His father was a joiner and, though he rose to become general manager of the city's building department, the family stayed in the same Kelvinbridge flat.
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