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."anatomyphysiologybodymedicinestructurepartChat 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."partstructuretechnicalarchitectureanatomybodyphysiologyChat 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 knees and elbows are joints that help me bend my arms and legs. "bodyanatomyphysiologyChat 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."structuretechnicalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut of meat."Set the joint in a roasting tin and roast for the calculated cooking time."foodChat 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"anatomyphysiologybodymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "geologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "businessplacefoodserviceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with the definite article) Prison."He spent five years in the joints for armed robbery. "lawpoliceplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marijuana cigarette."After locking the door and closing the shades, they lit the joint."substancecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA syringe used to inject an illicit drug."The police found several joints hidden in the alleyway, suggesting drug use was happening nearby. "medicinesubstancedeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together"a jointing plane"partstructurebuildinganatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join; to connect; to unite; to combine."The carpenter joints the two pieces of wood together to make a strong frame. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a joint or joints; to articulate."The carpenter carefully joints the pieces of wood together to form a strong and stable table. "anatomyphysiologymedicinebodyChat 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 carefully joints the chicken before packaging it for sale. "bodyfoodactionanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do."the stones joint, neatly."partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading