nounπShareThe point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate."This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform."structurepartanatomybuildingmachineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe point where two components of a structure join rigidly."The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes."architecturestructurebuildingtechnicalpartpointessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened."My knee joint hurts after playing soccer all afternoon. "anatomyphysiologymedicinebodypartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure."The dovetail joint, while more difficult to make, is also quite strong."architecturebuildingtechnicalstructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut of meat."Set the joint in a roasting tin and roast for the calculated cooking time."foodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations."a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg"anatomyphysiologybodymedicinepartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint."The geologist observed a joint in the rock face, showing a crack but no movement of the layers. "geologynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(somewhat derogatory) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries."That greasy spoon joint on Elm Street is always packed. "businessplaceserviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with the definite article) Prison."My uncle was sent to the joint for stealing. "policelawplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marijuana cigarette."After locking the door and closing the shades, they lit the joint."substanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA syringe used to inject an illicit drug."The teenager hid the joint in his backpack. "medicinesubstancedevicetechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe penis."He felt a sharp pain in his joint during gym class. "bodyorgansexanatomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together"a jointing plane"partstructuretechnicalbuildingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join; to connect; to unite; to combine."The students will joint forces to complete the group project. "actionpartstructureorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a joint or joints; to articulate."The carpenter carefully joint the pieces of wood together to create a strong table. "anatomyphysiologybodymedicinebiologystructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat."The butcher expertly joint the chicken, separating the pieces for the family dinner. "foodanatomybodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do."the stones joint, neatly."structurepartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDone by two or more people or organisations working together."The play was a joint production between the two companies."organizationbusinesssocietyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
