plural joints
1
a(1)
: the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it
the hip joint
(2)
b
: a part or space included between two articulations, knots, or nodes
2
a
: a place where two things or parts are joined
a joint between two pieces of timber
b
: a space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies (such as bricks) 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 (such as bars and bolts) necessary to hold the abutting rails together
g
: an area at which two ends, surfaces, or edges are attached
3
a
: a shabby or disreputable place of entertainment
a cheap joint
b
: place, establishment
a hamburger joint
c
slang
: prison sense 2
spent five years in the joint
4
: a marijuana cigarette
smoking a joint
5
chiefly British
: a large piece of meat for roasting
a joint of beef
2
: common to two or more: such 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
3
: united, joined, or sharing with another (as in a right or status)
joint heirs
4
mathematics
: being a function of or involving two or more variables and especially random variables
a joint probability density function
jointly
adverb
jointed; jointing; joints
1
a
: to unite by a joint : fit together
joint two boards
her elbows and shoulders are jointed wrong—
Irish Digest
Irish Digest
b
: to provide with a joint : articulate
c
: to prepare (something, such as a board) for joining by planing the edge
2
: to separate the joints of
joint a piece of meat
1
: to fit as if by joints
the stones joint neatly
2
: to form joints as a stage in growth
—used especially of small grains
Synonyms
Examples of joint in a Sentence
Noun
She's been having pain in her muscles and joints.
seal the joints of the pipes
Adjective
filing a joint tax return
They had a joint account at the bank.
divorced parents who have joint custody of their child
Recent Examples on the WebBarbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Tips for aerobic exercises for maximum health benefits Always warm up your heart, and also your muscles and joints.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
McKittrick and volunteers at the shelter told local station WEHT that the cat's size had impacted his joints and, if left unchecked, could cause spinal damage.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Disney World also has plenty of BBQ joints — including Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot and Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Why would anyone use these seemingly impractical poles that only added chaos when hiking?
Turns out there are a lot of reasons, from increasing stability to alleviating pressure from knees and joints to achieving a full-body workout.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Both joints were replaced again in 2015, her records show.
—Anna Werner, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
But the lunchtime crowd at Vinny’s Cafe, a popular Italian joint favored by dockworkers, is lighter than usual.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
About two-thirds of patients have bloodstream infections, about 4% have had painful, infected joints.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The arrest came after a joint investigation between the Springfield Township Police Department, the Hamilton County Corner’s Office and the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s appearance at the afterparty marked their first joint outing since the premiere of Scoop on Netflix last week.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The second half of Future and Metro Boomin's joint rap album is here — but the beef isn't over.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
In the days following the Hamas attack, a coalition of Harvard student groups released a joint statement holding Israel responsible for the attack – a statement that some of the groups’ members later disavowed.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Music Musical pals Billy Joel and Sting will team up Saturday at Petco Park
April 7, 2024
This will only be the second joint stadium concert anywhere by Joel, 74, and Sting, 72.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
The action followed a joint investigation by STAT and The Markup, which found that Monument was one of dozens of telehealth companies leaking sensitive health data through third-party trackers used to trail users across the internet and target advertising.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
But a joint investigation by media outlets The Insider, 60 Minutes and der Spiegel released on March 31 found that U.S. officials were being targeted by Russian sonic weaponry.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
That seemed the case when Broadway and singer and actress Patina Miller jointed the Ellington/Gershwin program.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
The Obama administration had pushed to create and joint the Trans-Pacific Partnership — a free trade agreement with 11 other Pacific Rim countries — but that effort was abandoned by then-President Trump.
—Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2022
Texas Tech won its 2021 opener in Houston, but that was the weekend before those four schools got invitations to joint the Big 12.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022
While anyone can joint the waitlist, only residents who meet the state’s eligibility criteria and live in one of 17 ZIP codes will be invited to book appointments for the federal doses.
—Dallas News, 25 Feb. 2021
To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743.
—Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2020
The ramen joint in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is offering contactless pickup for everything from all-purpose flour to ramen noodles, homemade miso and stock.
—Elspeth Velten, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2020
Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 22 Apr. 2020
Noun
Previous replacement joints will be upgraded, the stone itself will be strengthened and the footpath’s stone will be restored too.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Tips for aerobic exercises for maximum health benefits Always warm up your heart, and also your muscles and joints.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
McKittrick and volunteers at the shelter told local station WEHT that the cat's size had impacted his joints and, if left unchecked, could cause spinal damage.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Disney World also has plenty of BBQ joints — including Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot and Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Why would anyone use these seemingly impractical poles that only added chaos when hiking?
Turns out there are a lot of reasons, from increasing stability to alleviating pressure from knees and joints to achieving a full-body workout.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Both joints were replaced again in 2015, her records show.
—Anna Werner, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
But the lunchtime crowd at Vinny’s Cafe, a popular Italian joint favored by dockworkers, is lighter than usual.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
About two-thirds of patients have bloodstream infections, about 4% have had painful, infected joints.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The Electric Power Research Institute published a joint report with the NRDC on Wednesday that found EV efficiency improvements could reduce consumer costs by more than $200 billion annually by 2050 — as long as vehicle costs remained roughly unchanged.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The arrest came after a joint investigation between the Springfield Township Police Department, the Hamilton County Corner’s Office and the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s appearance at the afterparty marked their first joint outing since the premiere of Scoop on Netflix last week.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The second half of Future and Metro Boomin's joint rap album is here — but the beef isn't over.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
In the days following the Hamas attack, a coalition of Harvard student groups released a joint statement holding Israel responsible for the attack – a statement that some of the groups’ members later disavowed.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Music Musical pals Billy Joel and Sting will team up Saturday at Petco Park
April 7, 2024
This will only be the second joint stadium concert anywhere by Joel, 74, and Sting, 72.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
The action followed a joint investigation by STAT and The Markup, which found that Monument was one of dozens of telehealth companies leaking sensitive health data through third-party trackers used to trail users across the internet and target advertising.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
But a joint investigation by media outlets The Insider, 60 Minutes and der Spiegel released on March 31 found that U.S. officials were being targeted by Russian sonic weaponry.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
Plus, their arms and legs are jointed and their heads turn, so kiddos can set up scenes or have the bunnies interact with each other or doll furniture.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
That seemed the case when Broadway and singer and actress Patina Miller jointed the Ellington/Gershwin program.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
The Obama administration had pushed to create and joint the Trans-Pacific Partnership — a free trade agreement with 11 other Pacific Rim countries — but that effort was abandoned by then-President Trump.
—Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2022
Texas Tech won its 2021 opener in Houston, but that was the weekend before those four schools got invitations to joint the Big 12.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022
While anyone can joint the waitlist, only residents who meet the state’s eligibility criteria and live in one of 17 ZIP codes will be invited to book appointments for the federal doses.
—Dallas News, 25 Feb. 2021
To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743.
—Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2020
The ramen joint in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is offering contactless pickup for everything from all-purpose flour to ramen noodles, homemade miso and stock.
—Elspeth Velten, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2020
Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 22 Apr. 2020
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joint
1 of 3 noun1
a
: the point of contact of two bones in the animal body often including the surrounding and supporting parts
b
c
: a part or space included between two joints, knots, or nodes
the upper joint of the arm
2
: a large piece of meat for roasting
3
: a place where two things or parts are joined
a joint in a pipe
4
a
: a cheap or shabby place of entertainment
5
: a marijuana cigarette
joint
2 of 3 adjective1
: united sense 1, combined
a joint effort
2
: done by or shared by two or more persons
a joint account
3
: sharing with another
joint owner
jointly
adverb
joint
3 of 3 verb1
a
: to fit together
b
: to provide with a joint
2
: to separate the joints of
jointer
noun
Medical Definition
joint
noun
: 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
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