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¹joint

noun \ˈjȯint\

: a point where two bones meet in the body

: a place where two things or parts are joined

: a particular place

Full Definition of JOINT

a (1) : the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it (2) : node 5b

b : a part or space included between two articulations, knots, or nodes

c : a large piece of meat for roasting

a : a place where two things or parts are joined

b : a space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together (as by cement or mortar)

c : a fracture or crack in rock not accompanied by dislocation

d : the flexing part of a cover along either spine edge of a book

e : the junction of two or more members of a framed structure

f : a union formed by two abutting rails in a track including the elements (as bars and bolts) necessary to hold the abutting rails together

g : an area at which two ends, surfaces, or edges are attached

a : a shabby or disreputable place of entertainment

b : place, establishment

c slang : prison 2

: a marijuana cigarette

— joint·ed \ˈjȯin-təd\ adjective

— joint·ed·ly adverb

— joint·ed·ness noun

— out of joint

a of a bone : having the head slipped from its socket

b : at variance

a : disordered 2a

b : being out of humor : dissatisfied <losing put him out of joint>

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Origin of JOINT

Middle English jointe, from Anglo-French, from joindre

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to JOINT

Synonyms: connection, coupling, join, joining, jointure, junction, juncture

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with JOINT

point

²joint

adjective

: combining the work of two or more people or groups of people

: done by or involving two or more people

: doing something together

Full Definition of JOINT

: united, combined <the joint influences of culture and climate>

: common to two or more: as

a (1) : involving the united activity of two or more <a joint effort> (2) : constituting an activity, operation, or organization in which elements of more than one armed service participate <joint maneuvers> (3) : constituting an action or expression of two or more governments <joint peace talks>

b : shared by or affecting two or more <a joint fine>

: united, joined, or sharing with another (as in a right or status) <joint heirs>

: being a function of or involving two or more variables and especially random variables

— joint·ly adverb

See joint defined for English-language learners

Origin of JOINT

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from past participle of joindre

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to JOINT

Synonyms: collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, collective, multiple, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united

Antonyms: exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral

³joint

verb

Definition of JOINT

transitive verb

: to separate the joints of (as meat)

a : to unite by a joint : fit together

b : to provide with a joint : articulate

c : to prepare (as a board) for joining by planing the edge

intransitive verb

: to fit as if by joints <the stones joint neatly>

: to form joints as a stage in growth —used especially of small grains

Origin of JOINT

¹joint

First Known Use: 1530

JOINT Defined for Kids

¹joint

noun \ˈjȯint\

Definition of JOINT for Kids

: a point where two bones of the skeleton come together usually in a way that allows motion <The knee is a joint.>

: a place where two things or parts are joined <The pipe has a leaky joint.>

: a part of a plant stem where a leaf or branch develops

: a business establishment <a fried chicken joint>

— joint·ed \ˈjȯin-təd\ adjective

²joint

adjective

Definition of JOINT for Kids

: joined together <The joint effect of wind and rain caused erosion.>

: done by or shared by two or more <a joint bank account>

— joint·ly adverb

Medical Dictionary

joint

noun \ˈjȯint\

Medical Definition of JOINT

: the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton whether movable or rigidly fixed together with the surrounding and supporting parts (as membranes, tendons, or ligaments) <the capsule of the shoulder joint>

—out of joint

of a bone : having the head slipped from its socket