joint

Definitions


[dʒɔɪnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined
(e.g: seal the joint between the roof and the house wall)

- a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together
(e.g: she suffers from stiff joints and finds bending difficult)

- an establishment of a specified kind, especially one where people meet for eating, drinking, or entertainment
(e.g: a burger joint)

- a cannabis cigarette
(e.g: he rolled a joint)

- a piece of creative work, especially a musical recording
(e.g: listen to one of his joints nowadays and you don't even need to see the production credit)


Phrases:
- out of joint

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, past participle of joindre ‘to join’ (see join)


[dʒɔɪnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- shared, held, or made by two or more people together
(e.g: a joint statement)


Phrases:
- out of joint

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, past participle of joindre ‘to join’ (see join)


[dʒɔɪnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide or fasten (something) with joints
(e.g: plastic pipes are easily jointed)

- cut (the body of an animal) into joints for cooking
(e.g: use a sharp knife to joint the bird)


Phrases:
- out of joint

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, past participle of joindre ‘to join’ (see join)




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