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   joint

   /dʒɔɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined: "seal the joint between the roof and the house wall" Similar joinjunctionjunctureintersectionlinklinkageconnectionnexusweldknotseamcouplingcouplerbracketbracehingecommissuresuture
   • ▪ a particular arrangement of parts of a structure at the point where they are joined: "members connected together by rigid joints"
   • ▪ a break or fracture in a mass of rock, with no relative displacement of the parts.
   • ▪ a piece of flexible material forming the hinge of a book cover.
   • 2. a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together: "she suffers from stiff joints and finds bending difficult" Similar technical:articulation
   • ▪ each of the distinct sections of a body or limb between the places at which they are connected: "the top two joints of his index finger"
   • ▪ a large piece of meat cooked whole or ready for cooking: British "a joint of ham"
   • ▪ the part of a stem of a plant from which a leaf or branch grows: "cut just below a leaf joint"
   • ▪ a section of a plant stem between two joints; an internode.
   • 3. an establishment of a specified kind, especially one where people meet for eating, drinking, or entertainment: informal "a burger joint" Similar establishmentrestaurantbarclubnightclubinformal:clip jointdivehonky-tonkhistorical:speakeasy
   • ▪ prison. North American
   • 4. a cannabis cigarette: informal "he rolled a joint" Similar cannabis cigarettemarijuana cigaretteinformal:spliffreeferbombbomberstickbluntzolinformal:bifter
   • 5. a piece of creative work, especially a musical recording: informal US "listen to one of his joints nowadays and you don't even need to see the production credit"

   adjective

   • 1. shared, held, or made by two or more people together: "a joint statement"
   • ▪ sharing in a position, achievement, or activity: "a joint winner"
   • ▪ applied or regarded together.

   verb

   • 1. provide or fasten (something) with joints.
   • ▪ fill up the joints of (masonry or brickwork) with mortar; point.
   • ▪ prepare (a board) for being joined to another by planing its edge.
   • 2. cut (the body of an animal) into joints for cooking: "use a sharp knife to joint the bird"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, past participle of joindre ‘to join’ (see join).

   Derivatives

   • 1. jointless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of joint as an adjective, noun, and verb in English, with different contexts and usage. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for joint in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › jointJoint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 24, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word joint as a noun, adjective, and verb. Find synonyms, examples, phrases, and related articles for joint.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JointJoint - Wikipedia

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   A joint is a connection between bones or other hard structures in the body that allows for different degrees and types of movement. Learn about the structural, functional and biomechanical classification of joints, and the common joint disorders such as arthritis and osteoarthritis.

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7. www.britannica.com › science › joint-skeletonJoint | Definition, Anatomy, Movement, & Types | Britannica

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   Joint, in humans and other animals, structure connecting two or more adjacent parts of the skeleton. Not all joints move, but, among those that do, motions include spinning, swinging, gliding, rolling, and approximation. Learn about the different types of joints and their structure and function.

8. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyJoints in the Human Body: Anatomy, Types & Function - Cleveland...

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   Jul 18, 2023 · Learn about the different types of joints in your body, how they move and what can affect them. Find out how to keep your joints healthy and what to do if you have joint problems.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJOINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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10. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryTypes of joints: Anatomy and arthrology - Kenhub

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    Oct 30, 2023 · Learn about the different types of joints in the human body, their classification, structure, function and clinical aspects. Find out how joints enable movement, protect organs and are affected by diseases and injuries.