serre-jointcommon nounEtymologyexpand1845, bescherelle; from 'serrer' (to tighten), and 'joint'.Definitions1. A tool used in woodworking to hold together pieces that are meant to be assembled.expand2. A tool used to assemble different parts.by extensionexpandLes maçons utilisent des serre-joints pour la réalisation de leurs coffrages.SynonymschiensergentPluralserre-jointsTranslationsitalian:strettoioswedish:tving