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Joint meaning

What does “joint” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“joint” is a noun, verb and adjective with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion).

joint

noun

  1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

    Synonymsarticulationarticulatio

  2. a disreputable place of entertainment

  3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

    Synonymsarticulationjoinjuncturejunction

  4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion

    Synonymsroast

  5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together

  6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

    Synonymsmarijuana cigarettereeferstickspliff

verb

  1. fit as if by joints

    “The boards fit neatly”

  2. provide with a joint

    “the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood”

    Synonymsarticulate

  3. fasten with a joint

  4. separate (meat) at the joint

adjective

  1. united or combined

    “a joint session of Congress”

    “joint owners”

    Oppositesseparate

  2. affecting or involving two or more

    “joint income-tax return”

    “joint ownership”

  3. involving both houses of a legislature

    “a joint session of Congress”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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