joint

//dʒɔɪnt//
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Visual representation of joint

Noun

jointSingular
jointsPlural
1

A point where two or more bones meet in the body, allowing movement or flexibility.

She injured her knee joint while playing soccer.

2

A place where two things are joined or connected together.

The pipe broke at the joint.

3

A place of business, especially a bar, restaurant, or nightclub, often of dubious quality.

We grabbed a burger at some joint down the street.

4

A marijuana cigarette.

They were smoking a joint behind the building.

Adjective

jointCanonical form
1

Shared by or involving two or more people or groups together.

They made a joint decision to start the business together.

2

Combined or united in action or purpose.

They made a joint decision to start the business together.

Verb

1

To connect or fasten things together with a joint.

The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together.

2

To cut meat into joints or at the joints.

The butcher jointed the chicken expertly.