joint

B1
Pronunciation
/dʒɔɪnt/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.

Synonyms
hinge pivot
Example Sentences
  • This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.
2 Definition

The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.

Example Sentences
  • The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes.
3 Definition

Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.

4 Definition

The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure.

Example Sentences
  • The dovetail joint, while more difficult to make, is also quite strong.
5 Definition

A cut of meat.

Example Sentences
  • Set the joint in a roasting tin and roast for the calculated cooking time.
6 Definition

The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations.

Example Sentences
  • a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg
7 Definition

A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.

8 Definition

(somewhat derogatory) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries.

Example Sentences
  • It was the kind of joint you wouldn't want your boss to see you in.
9 Definition

(with the definite article) Prison.

Example Sentences
  • I'm just trying to stay out of the joint.
10 Definition

A marijuana cigarette.

Example Sentences
  • After locking the door and closing the shades, they lit the joint.
11 Definition

A syringe used to inject an illicit drug.

12 Definition

The penis.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together

Example Sentences
  • a jointing plane
2 Definition

To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.

3 Definition

To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.

4 Definition

To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.

5 Definition

To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do.

Example Sentences
  • the stones joint, neatly.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

Synonyms
mutual shared
Example Sentences
  • The play was a joint production between the two companies.