JOIN
Join, n. (Geom.)
Defn: The line joining two points; the point common to two intersecting lines. Henrici.
JOINANT
Join"ant, a. Etym: [OF. & F. joignant, p. pr. of joindre to join.]
Defn: Adjoining. [Obs.] Chaucer.
JOINDER
Join"der, n. Etym: [F. joindre. See Join, v. t.]
1. The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction. Confirmed by mutual joinder of your hands. Shak.
2. (Law) (a) A joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit. (b) Acceptance of an issue tendered in law or fact. (c) A joining of causes of action or defense in civil suits or criminal prosecutions.
JOINER
Join"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, joins.
2. One whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood; a mechanic who does the woodwork (as doors, stairs, etc.) necessary for the finishing of buildings. "One Snug, the joiner." Shak.