jointer plane

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a plane for truing the edges of boards, planing large surfaces, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jointer plane¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

When the fore plane is made longer, as for planing long joints, it is termed a jointer plane, the length being as much as 30 inches and the blade 25⁄8 inches wide.

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