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Meaning of the word joint in English

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joint

US /dʒɔɪnt/
UK /dʒɔɪnt/
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Noun

1.

a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together

Example:
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My knee joint aches after running.
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The doctor examined the patient's shoulder joint.
Synonym:
articulationjuncture
2.

a place where two or more things are joined

Example:
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The pipe burst at the weakest joint.
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Make sure all the joints are sealed properly.
Synonym:
connectionjunctionseam
3.

a place, typically a bar or restaurant, where people meet for social activities, often informal or slightly disreputable

Example:
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Let's meet at that little joint downtown.
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It's a greasy spoon joint, but the food is good.
Synonym:
establishmentvenuespot
4.

(slang) a marijuana cigarette

Example:
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He was caught smoking a joint in the park.
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They passed a joint around the circle.
Synonym:
spliffdoobiereefer

Adjective

1.

shared, held, or done by two or more people or groups

Example:
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They made a joint decision to buy the house.
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The project was a joint effort between the two companies.
Synonym:
sharedmutualcollectivecombinedcollaborative

Verb

1.

join (two things) by means of a joint

Example:
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The carpenter carefully jointed the two pieces of wood.
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The plumber will joint the new pipes to the existing system.
Synonym:
connectlinkattach
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jointedjoint accountjoint resolution