Definition

A device used in woodworking to create tenons, which are projections on a piece of wood that fit into corresponding holes on another piece to form a joint.

Example

The carpenter used a tenoner to prepare the wood for the joint.

Conversation

Have you ever used a tenoner in woodworking?

No, I haven't. What does it do?

It helps shape the ends of wood pieces into tenons for joints.

That sounds really useful! I should try it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tenoner → The word originates from the Old French 'tenon', meaning a joint or a peg used in woodworking, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. A tenoner is therefore a person who creates or works with joints in wood.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who works with wood joints ('tenon') — that's what a tenoner does.

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