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Definition of "joinery" []

  • The art or craft of a joiner; cabinetmaking. (noun)
  • Work done by a joiner; fine woodwork. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "joinery" in a sentence
  • "Black metal joinery is hard on the eyes because of the excessive contrast between it and the view outside."
  • "The external joinery is composed of lacquered aluminum with thermal break and low-emissivity double glazing."
  • "Similar to a connection you might see in Japanese joinery this wall connection locks together a large wood-log structure with a smaller annex."