joint
/d͡ʒɔɪnt/
The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate; The point where two components of a structure join rigidly; Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened; A cut of meat, especially one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or one rolled up and tied
- plural
- joints
Meanings
- 1
The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate
He pulled out a joint.
Tatoeba · Lumi_alt · CC BY 2.0 FR
Tom has pain in his joints.
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- 2
The point where two components of a structure join rigidly
- 3
Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened
- 4
A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied
- 5
A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots)
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A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).; A place of resort for tramps
- 7
A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).; An opium den
- 8
A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).; Prison, jail, or lockup
- 9
The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structurerare
- 10
The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulationsrare