26984 words

joints

17 definitions • 21 examples
1
belonging to or shared between two or more people:

Examples:

The project was a joint effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).
The two Russian ice skaters came joint second (= they were both given second prize) in the world championships.
In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them).
2
a place in your body where two bones are connected:

Examples:

As you become older, your joints get stiffer.
3
If a joint in the body is out of joint, it has been put or forced out of its correct position by accident:

Examples:

I put my shoulder out of joint last weekend lifting heavy boxes.
4
a place where two things are fastened together:

Examples:

Damp has penetrated the joints in the wood panelling.
5
a large piece of meat that is cooked in one piece:

Examples:

a joint of beef/pork
6

Examples:

Fry four chicken joints in a pan with some mushrooms and garlic.
7
a bar or restaurant that serves food and drink at low prices:

Examples:

We had lunch at a hamburger joint and then went to see a movie.
8
a place where people go for entertainment, especially one that has a bad reputation:

Examples:

We arrived at the club just before midnight and the joint was already jumping (= busy).
10
to cut meat into large pieces ready for cooking
11
belonging to or shared between two or more people:

Examples:

Do you and your husband have a joint bank account or separate accounts?
In court, the parents were awarded joint custody of their son (= the right to care for him was shared between them).
12
A joint venture is a business that gets its money from two or more partners.
13
a place in the body where two bones meet:

Examples:

Good running shoes are supposed to reduce the stress on the ankle, knee, and hip joints.
14
a place where two things are joined together:

Examples:

Metal joints in the bridge allow it to expand or contract with changes in air temperature.
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A joint is also a place where people go for some type of entertainment:

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17
belonging to or shared between two or more people or organizations:

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