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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Researchers have created a new molecule that naturally forms p/n junctions, structures that are vital for converting sunlight into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Every home has little cracks between where wires come out of drywall and other pathways where lights or junction boxes go.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Among other things, ultrasound can be used to identify issues affecting muscles, joints, and tendons.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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Engineered to closely replicate human hand function, each hand is equipped with fingertip sensors and force-torque sensing at every joint.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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