jointing

Joint \Joint\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Jointed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Jointing}.]
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   1. To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare
      so as to fit together; as, to joint boards.
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            Pierced through the yielding planks of jointed wood.
                                                  --Pope.
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   2. To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
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            Jointing their force 'gainst Caesar.  --Shak.
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   3. To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
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            The fingers are jointed together for motion. --Ray.
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   4. To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or
      joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat. "He
      joints the neck." --Dryden.
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            Quartering, jointing, seething, and roasting.
                                                  --Holland.
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Jointing \Joint"ing\, n.
   The act or process of making a joint; also, the joints thus
   produced.
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   {Jointing machine}, a planing machine for wood used in
      furniture and piano factories, etc.

   {Jointing plane}. See {Jointer}, 2.

   {Jointing rule} (Masonry), a long straight rule, used by
      bricklayers for securing straight joints and faces.
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