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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Recent Examples of jointure
To see the feeble jointure of his hip and his paunch.
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Katherine Dunn, The New Yorker, 4 May 2020
Katherine Dunn, The New Yorker, 4 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jointure
Noun
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Each junction behaves slightly differently, forming a complex 3D network that is impossible to exactly replicate.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Canal supporters identified the break in the Appalachian Mountains at the junction of the Mohawk River and the Hudson as a propitious place to dig a channel to Lake Erie.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By strengthening the muscles and protecting cartilage, these exercises can help reduce pain from overstressed, stiff joints.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Loaded with the flavors of your favorite barbecue joint, these easy-to-assemble bowls allow your family to customize their dinner based on their favorites.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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