Definition of joint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
body anatomythe point where two bones meet allowing movement
- The knee is a complex joint.
2.
structurethe place where two parts are fastened together
- The carpenter inspected the joint of the table.
3.
foodDated UK large piece of meat suitable for roastingDated UK
- We had a joint of beef for dinner.
4.
- He smoked a joint at the party..
5.
- They went to a local joint for drinks.
Adjective
1.
shared activityshared or done by two or more parties
- They went on a joint vacation to Europe..
2.
legislativeTECH. affecting or involving both houses of a legislatureTECH.
- A joint session of Congress was held.
Verb
1.
assemblefit together parts to make a whole
- They jointed the sections of the pipeline efficiently..
2.
butcheryRare UK cut meat at its jointsRare UK
- The chef expertly jointed the chicken for the meal..
Images of joint
the place where two parts are fastened together 
large piece of meat suitable for roasting
Expressions with joint
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nightclub charging high prices for bad entertainment
We left the clip joint after one overpriced drink.
place to meet romantic partners
They met at a popular pick-up joint downtown.
informal establishment offering music, dancing, and drinks
They danced all night at the old juke joint down the road..
leave this place quickly or suddenly
Let's blow this joint before anyone notices us.
in a state of disorder or disarray
The whole schedule is out of joint due to the delays.
examine a location for future use
They cased the joint to plan the event layout.
action done by two or more people
The project was a joint effort by the two companies.
part of the body where the thigh and lower leg connect
The knee joint is crucial for walking and running.
bank account shared by two or more people
We opened a joint account for our expenses.
activity done together by two or more people or groups
The countries took joint action to solve the crisis.
owned or registered by two or more people together
They have an account in joint names.
evaluation carried out together by two or more parties
Agencies conducted a joint assessment to determine the region's urgent humanitarian needs.
planned activity done together by separate groups to practice working as one team
The agencies held a joint exercise to test their emergency response plans.
person or group sharing legal control of property with others
Each joint owner must sign the agreement to sell the land.
project created together by two or more groups or companies
The play was a joint production between the city theater and a local college.
owned together by two or more people as shared belongings
They must both sign any contract involving their joint property assets.
nightclub or bar featuring striptease performances
He visited a strip joint during his bachelor party..
casual restaurant specializing in burgers
The burger joint on 5th Avenue has the best fries.
with the consent of all involved parties
The contract was ended by joint agreement.
restaurant specializing in fish dishes
We had dinner at a popular fish joint near the beach..
small restaurant or cafe
They opened a new food joint downtown.
person who collaborates with another to write something
She was a joint author of the popular science book..
residence where expenses are shared among occupants
In a joint household, they split the rent and utilities.
official announcement made together by two or more people or groups
The countries released a joint statement promising closer economic cooperation.
Origin of joint
Latin, iunctus (joined)
Terms with joint included in their meaning
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medical
joint between the thigh and the lower leg
medical
joint between the upper arm and forearm
joint effort
act of working together towards a common goal
joint use
using something together with others
clothing
upper garment section that covers the joint between neck and arm
mechanics
joint on which a door or lid swings
teamwork
joint action by multiple people
technology
unwanted escape of air through a crack hole or loose joint
joint host
person sharing hosting duties with another
joint creation
product created by people working together
joint effort
involving two or more people working together
joint effort
involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal
smoking
puff on cigarette or joint
sports
strike delivered using the joint between thigh and shin
action
strike someone forcefully with a bent leg joint
medical
joint connecting hand and forearm
joint authorship
write a book or paper together with another person
joint project
work together to create or improve something
joint ownership
person sharing ownership with others
medical
separated at the joint
joint movement
bend or move a joint repeatedly
collaboration
participate in a joint activity or venture
joint effort
working together with another person or group
finger joint
joint between the bones of the fingers
Examples of joint in a sentence
Injuries to the shoulder joint can be painful. The engineer checked the joint of the bridge. The joint of the pipe was leaking. The chef prepared a joint for the banquet. A joint of lamb was served at the feast. He passed the joint around the circle.
They rolled a joint before the concert. They found a joint that played live music every night. The joint was known for its late-night comedy shows. They signed a joint agreement for the project. The two companies issued a joint statement. The bill required a joint committee review. They called for a joint legislative meeting. The carpenter jointed the wooden beams with precision. They jointed the metal pieces to form a sturdy frame. He learned how to joint a rabbit in culinary school. The butcher jointed the lamb with precision.
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- French:articulation, commun, ...
- German:Gelenk, gemeinsam, ...
- Italian:articolazione, condiviso, ...
- Spanish:articulación, compartido, ...
- Portuguese:articulação, compartilhado, ...
- Chinese:关节, 共同的, ...
- Japanese:関節, 共同の, ...
- Arabic:مِفْصَل, مُشْتَرَك, ...
- Hebrew:מִפְרָק, מְשׁוּתָף, ...
- Russian:сустав, совместный, ...
- Ukrainian:суглоб, спільний, ...
- Hindi:जोड़, साझा, ...
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