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| joint [ joynt ] |
noun (plural joints) |
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1. junction between bones: a part of the body where bones are connected, e.g. the knee, elbow, or skull. Many joints have supporting ligaments, protective cartilage, and a particular range of movement, while others such as those between the bones of the vault of the skull are immobile.
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2. zoology junction between segments of invertebrate body: any of the points of connection between movable segments of the body in an insect, spider, crab, or other invertebrate
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3. botany dividing point on plant stem: the place on a plant stem from which a leaf or branch grows
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4. geology crack in rock: a crack or fissure in rock, without any looseness or displacement of the surrounding mass
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5. publishing hinge of book cover: either of the creases between the spine and the front and back covers of a book, especially a hardback
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6. place where parts are joined: the place where parts or pieces of something are joined together
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7. piece of meat: a large piece of meat prepared and cooked for several people, especially one that is roasted
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8. bar or nightclub: a place of entertainment, e.g. a nightclub, especially one considered cheap or disreputable
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slang
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9. prison: a prison or similar penal institution
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slang
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10. place: a building or dwelling of any kind
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slang
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11. marijuana cigarette: a cigarette containing marijuana
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slang
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12. taboo term: a highly offensive term for a penis
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taboo slang
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adjective |
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1. done together: done or produced together with others
  A joint statement was issued by the three party leaders.
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2. sharing same role: sharing the same role or position with another person or body
My brother and I were appointed joint executors of her will.
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3. owned in common: owned in common by two or more people or concerns
joint assets
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4. combined: existing and operating in combination
the joint ravages of the weather and pollution
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verb (past and past participle joint·ed, present participle joint·ing, 3rd person present singular joints) |
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1. transitive verb fit parts together: to fit or put parts together by means of a joint
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2. transitive verb divide carcass into pieces: to cut a carcass into pieces of meat for cooking
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3. transitive verb plane edge of board: to plane and shape the edge of a board so that it fits with another edge to form a joint
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4. intransitive verb form joints during growth: to form joints in the stem during the growth process
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refers to cereal plants
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| [13th century. < French, past participle of joindre (see join)] |
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| joint·ed adjective |
| joint·ing noun |
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out of joint
1. dislocated or painfully displaced
2. disturbed or disrupted, usually as a result of some major change or upheaval
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