noun
- The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
- The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
- Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
- The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure.
- A cut of meat.
- The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations.
- A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.
- (somewhat derogatory) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries.
- (with the definite article) Prison.
- A marijuana cigarette.
- A syringe used to inject an illicit drug.
- The penis.
Synonyms: hinge, pivot
verb
- To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together
- To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
- To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
- To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.
- To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do.
adjective
- Done by two or more people or organisations working together.
Synonyms: mutual, shared
Pronunciation
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Joint is a 3-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.
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