joint

³joint

verb

Definition of JOINT

transitive verb

1

: to separate the joints of (as meat)

2

a : to unite by a joint : fit together b : to provide with a joint : articulate c : to prepare (as a board) for joining by planing the edge

intransitive verb

1

: to fit as if by joints <the stones joint neatly>

2

: to form joints as a stage in growth —used especially of small grains

Origin of JOINT

¹joint

First Known Use: 1530