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joint (not comparable)

Positive
joint

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Done by two or more people or organisations working together.
    The play was a joint production between the two companies.

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Singular
joint

Plural
joints

joint (plural joints)

  1. 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.
  2. The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
    The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes.
  3. (anatomy) Any part of the body where two bones join, in some cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
  4. (carpentry) A means of joining two pieces of wood together so that they interlock.
    The dovetail joint, while more difficult to make, is also quite strong.
  5. A cut of meat.
    Set the joint in a roasting tin and roast for the calculated cooking time.
  6. (geology) A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.
  7. (slang) A bar, nightclub or similar business.
    It was the kind of joint you wouldn't want your boss to see you in.
  8. (slang) (always with the) prison
    I'm just trying to stay out of the joint.
  9. (smoking, slang) A marijuana cigarette.
    After locking the door and closing the shades, they lit the joint.

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From the verb joindre.

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joint m. (plural joints)

  1. joint

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English joint

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  • IPA: [ʒoʲnt]

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joint n. (plural jointuri)

  1. joint (bar)
  2. joint (marijuana cigarette)
    Hai fumăm un joint
    Let's smoke a joint.

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