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
  • The city converted the intersection of Barrington and Lanecrest drives into an all-way stop on Monday with several warnings as drivers approach the junction.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Mainly suburbanites in the six counties of Lake, Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Will face 45-cent toll increases, which will increase the cost of driving between open-road tolling junctions and ramp plazas by up to 90 cents or more.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of junction
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  • Of Neo1's 41 joints, 39 are driven by small hydraulic actuators, the parts that make a joint move.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Better ventilation, more tokes, and easier to handle than smaller joints.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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