jointure

noun

ˈjȯin-chər How to pronounce jointure (audio)
Definition of jointurenext
as in junction
a place where two or more things are united every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage

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  1. junction
  2. joint
Noun
  • To maximize efficiency, a complex triple-junction solar cell was made by stacking three perovskite absorbers with varying band gaps.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
  • The work still got done, but a person stood at every junction—checking, clicking and reconciling.
    — Rahul Bhatia, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of junction
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  • Those involving the ligaments above the ankle joint are considered high ankle sprains.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The big winners of the World Cup have been Kansas City barbecue joints, as classics like Joe’s Kansas City and Arthur Bryant’s have received heavy foot traffic.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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