Definition of 'joint'

Noun

1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
      Synonyms: articulation articulatio
2. a disreputable place of entertainment
3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
      Synonyms: articulation join juncture junction
4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
      Synonyms: roast
5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
      Synonyms: marijuana cigarette reefer stick spliff

Verb

1. fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"
2. provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
      Synonyms: articulate
3. fasten with a joint
4. separate (meat) at the joint

Adjective

1. united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
      Antonyms: separate
2. affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
3. involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress"

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