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Definition of joint
1a (1) : the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it the hip joint (2) : node 5bb : a part or space included between two articulations, knots, or nodes
2a : a place where two things or parts are joined a joint between two pieces of timberb : a space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies (such as bricks) joined and held together (as by cement or mortar)c : a fracture or crack in rock not accompanied by dislocationd : the flexing part of a cover along either spine edge of a booke : the junction of two or more members of a framed structuref : a union formed by two abutting rails in a track including the elements (such as bars and bolts) necessary to hold the abutting rails togetherg : an area at which two ends, surfaces, or edges are attached
3a : a shabby or disreputable place of entertainment a cheap jointb : place, establishment —a hamburger jointc slang : prison 2 spent five years in the joint
4 : a marijuana cigarette smoking a joint
5 chiefly British : a large piece of meat for roasting a joint of beef
jointedly
adverbjointedness
nounout of joint
1a of a bone : having the head slipped from its socketb : at variance
2a : disordered 2ab : being out of humor : dissatisfied losing put him out of joint
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Examples of joint in a Sentence
She's been having pain in her muscles and joints.
seal the joints of the pipes
Recent Examples of joint from the Web
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Fruit is flying out of many a display case at Chicago-area chicken and fish takeout joints.
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In fact, one-third of prepared meals this year won’t come from a typical restaurant or fast-food joint.
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But what is such a composed dish doing at a takeout joint, in a biodegradable, compostable bowl with an accompanying lid?
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Osteoarthritis can affect any joint when the cartilage wears off over time, often striking big joints like the knee, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
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The 160-foot tower's structural steel is beginning to corrode, its precast concrete is cracking and the concrete's mortar joints are facing deterioration, according to a two-year, $50,000 assessment of the structure.
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At Oishi, a newish sushi joint off Shawnee Mission Parkway and Quivira Road, try the namesake Oishi Roll, which features light tempura shrimp, mango and spicy crab.
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Patients can experience more severe complications, such as extreme pain and swelling in their joints or neurological issues, if the disease is not treated quickly, according to a Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene fact sheet online.
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The Court concluded that the most likely cause of the disaster was a catastrophic failure of a pipe joint which sprayed water onto an electrical panel.
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Origin and Etymology of joint
Middle English jointe, from Anglo-French, from joindre —see 1join
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Definition of joint
1 : united, combined the joint influences of culture and climate
2 : common to two or more: such asa (1) : involving the united activity of two or more a joint effort (2) : constituting an activity, operation, or organization in which elements of more than one armed service participate joint maneuvers (3) : constituting an action or expression of two or more governments joint peace talksb : shared by or affecting two or more a joint fine
3 : united, joined, or sharing with another (as in a right or status) joint heirs
4 mathematics : being a function of or involving two or more variables and especially random variables a joint probability density function
jointly
adverbExamples of joint in a Sentence
filing a joint tax return
They had a joint account at the bank.
divorced parents who have joint custody of their child
Recent Examples of joint from the Web
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The goal of the center, which opened this year as a $60 million joint initiative of the Knight Foundation and Columbia University, is to defend free speech through research, lawsuits and education.
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Spokesmen for the companies, as well as their joint consortium, declined comment.
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In a joint interview with ABC News, Rodman’s agent credited Warmbier’s release to Rodman’s brief visit to Pyongyang earlier this month.
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Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson, and Mike Lee joined Paul in condemning the bill as written — though the tone of their joint statement was decidely more diplomatic than the Kentucky Senator’s remarks to the press.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'joint'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of joint
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from past participle of joindre —see 1join
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Definition of joint
transitive verb
1a : to unite by a joint : fit together joint two boards her elbows and shoulders are jointed wrong — Irish Digestb : to provide with a joint : articulatec : to prepare (something, such as a board) for joining by planing the edge
2 : to separate the joints of joint a piece of meat
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 and Etymology of joint
1joint
JOINT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of joint for English Language Learners
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: a point where two bones meet in the body
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: a place where two things or parts are joined
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: a particular place
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Definition of joint for English Language Learners
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: combining the work of two or more people or groups of people
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: done by or involving two or more people
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: doing something together
JOINT Defined for Kids
Definition of joint for Students
1 : a point where two bones of the skeleton come together usually in a way that allows motion The knee is a joint.
2 : a place where two things or parts are joined The pipe has a leaky joint.
3 : a part of a plant stem where a leaf or branch develops
4 : a business establishment a fried chicken joint
jointed
\ˈjȯin-təd\ adjectiveDefinition of joint for Students
1 : joined together The joint effect of wind and rain caused erosion.
2 : done by or shared by two or more a joint bank account
jointly
adverbMedical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of joint
: the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton whether movable or rigidly fixed together with the surrounding and supporting parts (as membranes, tendons, or ligaments) the capsule of the shoulder joint
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Legal Definition of joint
1 : common to two or more: as a : involving the combined activity or negligence of two or more a joint tort — see also joint tortfeasor — compare several b : shared by or affecting two or more as a unit a joint account
2 : united, joined, or sharing with another (as in a right or status) joint heirs
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