Joint
dʒɔɪnt
Definitions
4 meaningsA point where two or more things are joined.
dʒɔɪnt
A place where two things are connected.
The welding created a strong joint between the metal plates.
💡 Simply: It's where two things are put together, like the place where your elbow bends or where two pieces of wood meet. If something is built, it's likely to have many joints!
👶 For kids: A joint is like a place where things are stuck together, like where your arm bends at the elbow!
More Examples
The artist carefully sculpted each joint of the model.
The doctor examined the patient's swollen joint.
How It's Used
"The knee joint allows the leg to bend."
"The carpenter carefully sealed the joint between the two boards."
An informal establishment, such as a restaurant or bar.
dʒɔɪnt
A place to eat or drink, often informal.
The new pizza joint in town is always packed.
💡 Simply: It's a casual place to hang out and get food or drinks. It's usually not fancy!
👶 For kids: It's like a restaurant or bar where you can get food and have fun!
More Examples
We often meet at that little coffee joint on the corner.
I heard that music joint is hosting a concert tonight.
How It's Used
"Let's go grab some dinner at that burger joint."
To connect or fasten together; to fit together.
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To connect or combine things.
They jointed the metal pipes to create a longer line.
💡 Simply: To put two or more things together, like when you connect the parts of a model or build something.
👶 For kids: To make two things stick together!
More Examples
The two companies will joint forces to launch a new product.
The fabric pieces were carefully jointed with a strong seam.
How It's Used
"The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together."
A cigarette containing cannabis.
dʒɔɪnt
A cannabis cigarette.
The smell of marijuana filled the air, and a discarded joint was found at the scene.
💡 Simply: A slang term for a rolled-up cigarette of cannabis, often used recreationally.
👶 For kids: Not for kids - something that is smoked to get you high (cannabis)!
More Examples
She tried her first joint at a party last weekend.
Laws about possessing a joint depend on where you live.
How It's Used
"He lit a joint and passed it to his friend."
Synonyms
Articulation
Connection
Bar
Cafe
Establishment
Attach
Connect
Couple
Idioms & expressions
out of joint
Dislocated; not in proper order; dysfunctional or malfunctioning.
"The political situation is completely out of joint."
to join forces
To combine efforts; to cooperate.
"The two companies decided to join forces to develop the new technology."
joint venture
A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task.
"The project was initiated by a joint venture between the two companies."
From Old French *joindre* (to join), from Latin *iungere* (to join, yoke). The noun usage developed later, referring to a place where things are joined.
The word 'joint' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to a point of connection.