joint
noun · adjective · verb
Simple meaning
Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted.
Pronunciation
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joyntIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɔɪnt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
anatomy
Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied.
The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations.
The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure.
adjective
United or combined
Done by two or more people or organisations working together.
verb
transitive
To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together
transitive
To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
Fasten with a joint
transitive
To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.
transitive
To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
“The carpenter jointed two pieces of wood.”
intransitive
To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
Used this way, joint is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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In collaboration or cooperation.
Compound terms
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The executive agency that advises the President on military questions.
A pinpoint bomb guidance device that can be strapped to a gravity bomb thus converting dumb bombs into smart bombs.
Jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds.
A hinge with two long straps.
The probability of two events occurring together.
A resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto).
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