jointures

noun

plural of jointure
as in junctions
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. junctions
  2. intersections
  3. joins
  4. joints
Noun
  • Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.
    — Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of junctions
Noun
  • Focusing on the historic North Nampa neighborhood, the city is taking aim at intersections with high numbers of vehicle collisions.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
  • That was the $300 million rapid-transit bus system that opened last fall on the existing South Dade busway, with gate arms at intersections to speed up arrival times.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of joins
Noun
  • The method is intense on muscles but easy on joints, according to the Lagree website.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • The humanoid features human-scale proportions, a neutral visor instead of a face, and visible mechanical joints.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of joints
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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