Definition of joint

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joint - 14 definitions

- noun
1. joint -- (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
synonyms: articulation, articulatio
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2. joint -- a disreputable place of entertainment
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3. articulation -- the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
synonyms: articulation, join, juncture, junction
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4. roast -- a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
synonyms: roast
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5. joint -- junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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6. joint -- marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
synonyms: marijuana cigarette, reefer, stick, spliff
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- verb
7. joint -- fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"
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8. joint -- provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
synonyms: articulate
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9. joint -- fasten with a joint
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10. joint -- separate (meat) at the joint
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11. joint, joints -- to fit together by means of a junction
synonyms: joints, jointed, jointing
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- adjective
12. joint -- united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
antonyms: separate -- independent; not united or joint; "a problem consisting of two separate issues"; "they went their separate ways"; "formed a separate church"
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13. joint -- affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
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14. joint -- involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress"
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Antonyms
separate -- independent; not united or joint; "a problem consisting of two separate issues"; "they went their separate ways"; "formed a separate church"

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