Meaning of joint in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  4. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  5. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒɔɪnt/

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  1. Verb

    joint

    Definitions

    1. fit as if by joints

    Examples

    • « The boards fit neatly »

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  2. 2. provide with a joint

    Examples

    • « the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood »

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  3. 3. fasten with a joint

    Derived terms

  4. 4. separate (meat) at the joint

  5. Classifying Adjective

    joint

    Definitions

    1. affecting or involving two or more

    Examples

    • « joint income-tax return »
    • « joint ownership »

    Synonyms

  6. 2. involving both houses of a legislature

    Examples

    • « a joint session of Congress »

    Synonyms

  7. Noun

    joint

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

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

    Derived terms

  8. 2. a disreputable place of entertainment
  9. 3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

    Derived terms

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

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  11. 5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
  12. 6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

  13. Qualitative Adjective

    joint

    Definitions

    1. united or combined

    Examples

    • « a joint session of Congress »
    • « joint owners »

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