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The definition of joint
18 Definitions of: joint
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- noun, a junction of two or more parts or objects
- noun, the part or space between two such junctions
- noun, anatomy the junction between two or more bones, usually formed of connective tissue and cartilage
- noun, the point of connection between movable parts in invertebrates, esp insects and other arthropods. Related adj articular
- noun, the part of a plant stem from which a branch or leaf grows
- noun, one of the parts into which a carcass of meat is cut by the butcher, esp for roasting
- noun, geology a crack in a rock along which no displacement has occurred
- noun, slang a) a disreputable establishment, such as a bar or nightclub b) often facetious a dwelling or meeting place
- noun, slang a cannabis cigarette
- noun, out of joint a) dislocated b) out of order or disorganized
- noun, put someone's nose out of joint. See nose
- adjective, shared by or belonging to two or more
- adjective, created by combined effort
- adjective, sharing with others or with one another
- adjective, law (of persons) combined in ownership or obligation; regarded as a single entity in law
- verb, to provide with or fasten by a joint or joints
- verb, to plane the edge of (a board, etc) into the correct shape for a joint
- verb, to cut or divide (meat, fowl, etc) into joints or at a joint
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| Synonyms: | consolidate, connection, junction, union, link, knot, brace, bracket, seam, hinge | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | separate |
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