Visual meaning of 'joints'? - learn with images, example in daily life

noun

The 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."

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noun

The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.

"The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes."

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noun

Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.

"My knees and elbows are joints that help me bend my arms and legs. "

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noun

The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure.

"The dovetail joint, while more difficult to make, is also quite strong."

structure technical building architecture

noun

A cut of meat.

"Set the joint in a roasting tin and roast for the calculated cooking time."

food

noun

The 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"

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$Visual illustration of joints: A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.$

noun

A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.

"The geologist pointed out several joints in the rock face, explaining that these cracks were fractures but the layers of rock on either side hadn't moved. "

geology nature

noun

(somewhat derogatory) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries.

"The new student said the school cafeteria was a popular hangout at the joints. "

business place food service industry

noun

(with the definite article) Prison.

"He spent five years in the joints for armed robbery. "

law police place

Visual illustration of joints: A marijuana cigarette. - Image 1

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noun

A marijuana cigarette.

"After locking the door and closing the shades, they lit the joint."

substance culture

noun

A syringe used to inject an illicit drug.

"The police found several joints hidden in the alleyway, suggesting drug use was happening nearby. "

medicine substance device utensil

noun

The penis.

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verb

To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together

"a jointing plane"

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verb

To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.

"The carpenter joints the two pieces of wood together to make a strong frame. "

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verb

To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.

"The carpenter carefully joints the pieces of wood together to form a strong and stable table. "

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verb

To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.

"The butcher carefully joints the chicken before packaging it for sale. "

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verb

To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do.

"the stones joint, neatly."

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