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 evidence comes from collision patterns and comparisons with theoretical models, rather than from directly observing a baryon junction inside a proton.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Precautionary measure The rains caused a short circuit in a junction box, leading a lift station to malfunction, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of junction
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  • Just missing the top 5 was the new Jason Statham joint, Mutiny.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Guerdat was fifth after round one, joint-first after round three and ultimately first after rounds four and five.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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