joinery
[ joi-nuh-ree ]
noun
Joinery is the method by which two or more pieces of wood are connected. Joinery can involve simple gluing, nailing, or screwing of the two pieces of wood but it can be as complicated as using very intricate joints. While the primary purpose of joinery is to hold wood together strongly and securely, it can also be a decorative feature of the project in which the joinery is used.
Joinery is an important part of most woodworking, and a specialist area of carpentry which is found in furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors, flooring, and much more.
