Other Definitions joint (enc)
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Joint| Noun | 1. | joint - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if the articulation allows motion)hock - tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle stifle, knee - joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee elbow - the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity hip socket - the socket part of the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the innominate bone endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates) | | | 2. | joint - a disreputable place of entertainmentspot - a business establishment for entertainment; "night spot" | | | 3. | joint - the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made | | | 4. | joint - a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portioncut of meat, cut - a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass pot roast - cut of beef suitable for simmering in liquid in a closed pot top round - roast cut from the round; usually suitable for roasting rump roast - a cut of beef or veal from the fleshy hindquarters of the animal | | | 5. | joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined togetherbutt joint, butt - a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping flexible joint, hinge - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other lap joint, splice - joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together rabbet joint - a joint formed by fitting together two rabbeted boards scarf joint, scarf - a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end seam - joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces toggle joint - a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint weld - a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together | | | 6. | joint - marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smokingcannabis, ganja, marihuana, marijuana - the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | | | Verb | 1. | joint - fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle" | | | 2. | joint - provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood" | | | 3. | joint - fasten with a jointfasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" | | | 4. | joint - separate (meat) at the joint | | | Adj. | 1. | joint - united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"common - belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public; "for the common good"; "common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community" integrated - not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups; "integrated schools" shared - have in common; held or experienced in common; "two shared valence electrons forming a bond between adjacent nuclei"; "a shared interest in philately" united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front" separate - independent; not united or joint; "a problem consisting of two separate issues"; "they went their separate ways"; "formed a separate church" | | | 2. | joint - affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"shared - have in common; held or experienced in common; "two shared valence electrons forming a bond between adjacent nuclei"; "a shared interest in philately" | | | 3. | joint - involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress" | |
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