American English pronunciation
How to pronounce joints
IPA transcription: ['dʒɔɪnts]
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Noun
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(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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a disreputable place of entertainment
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the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
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a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
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junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
Verb
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provide with a joint
“the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood”
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fit as if by joints
“The boards fit neatly”
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fasten with a joint
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separate (meat) at the joint
Usage examples
- The cartilage in the affected joints will degrade, soften and wear away.
- The leg joints may appear to be a slightly lighter color.
- Additionally, the affected individual may experience bleeding into their joints.
- In biology, many joints function as hinges like the elbow joint.
- They then used an electron gun to weld several of the girder's joints.
- My joints are aching.
- They also typically have flexible joints and scoliosis.
- My joints are aching.
- Since the arm uses strings and actuators, no motors were used at the joints.
- Some spaceframes have been designed with removable sections, joined by bolted pin joints.