joint
adj. shared, common, mutual, collective n. connection; point of connection; large section of meat; marijuana cigarette (Slang); shabby bar or nightclub (Slang); establishment (Slang); part of a stem from which a leaf or branch grows; connection between two bones (Anatomy) v. connect at a joint; be connected at a joint; create with joints; cut at a joint (as of meat) Joint n. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, charitable Jewish American organization whose purpose is to aid Jews in distress overseas | ||||
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Joint Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Dictionary of Military Terms |
joint
Connotes activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate. (JP 1)
Connotes activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate. (JP 1)
Joint Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Joint
(v. t.)
To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together; as, to joint boards.
(v. t.)
To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.
(v. t.)
To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
(v. t.)
To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
(v. i.)
To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do; as, the stones joint, neatly.
(n.)
The space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together, as by means of cement, mortar, etc.; as, a thin joint.
(n.)
The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of a close-fitting or junction; junction as, a joint between two pieces of timber; a joint in a pipe.
(n.)
The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations; as, a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg.
(n.)
The means whereby the meeting surfaces of pieces in a structure are secured together.
(n.)
Any one of the large pieces of meat, as cut into portions by the butcher for roasting.
(n.)
A plane of fracture, or divisional plane, of a rock transverse to the stratification.
(n.)
A joining of two things or parts so as to admit of motion; an articulation, whether movable or not; a hinge; as, the knee joint; a node or joint of a stem; a ball and socket joint. See Articulation.
(a.)
United, joined, or sharing with another or with others; not solitary in interest or action; holding in common with an associate, or with associates; acting together; as, joint heir; joint creditor; joint debtor, etc.
(a.)
Shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond.
(a.)
Joined; united; combined; concerted; as joint action.
(a.)
Involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together.
(v. t.)
To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together; as, to joint boards.
(v. t.)
To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.
(v. t.)
To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.
(v. t.)
To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
(v. i.)
To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do; as, the stones joint, neatly.
(n.)
The space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together, as by means of cement, mortar, etc.; as, a thin joint.
(n.)
The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of a close-fitting or junction; junction as, a joint between two pieces of timber; a joint in a pipe.
(n.)
The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations; as, a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg.
(n.)
The means whereby the meeting surfaces of pieces in a structure are secured together.
(n.)
Any one of the large pieces of meat, as cut into portions by the butcher for roasting.
(n.)
A plane of fracture, or divisional plane, of a rock transverse to the stratification.
(n.)
A joining of two things or parts so as to admit of motion; an articulation, whether movable or not; a hinge; as, the knee joint; a node or joint of a stem; a ball and socket joint. See Articulation.
(a.)
United, joined, or sharing with another or with others; not solitary in interest or action; holding in common with an associate, or with associates; acting together; as, joint heir; joint creditor; joint debtor, etc.
(a.)
Shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond.
(a.)
Joined; united; combined; concerted; as joint action.
(a.)
Involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together.
| WordNet 2.0 |
joint
Noun
1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if the articulation allows motion)
(synonym) articulation, articulatio
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) fetlock, fetlock joint
(part-holonym) articulatory system
(part-meronym) hip socket
(classification) anatomy, general anatomy
2. a disreputable place of entertainment
(hypernym) spot
3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
(synonym) articulation, join, juncture, junction
(hypernym) connection, connexion, link
(hyponym) esophagogastric junction, oesophagogastric junction
4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
(synonym) roast
(hypernym) cut, cut of meat
(hyponym) blade roast
5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
(hypernym) junction, conjunction
(hyponym) ball-and-socket joint
6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
(synonym) marijuana cigarette, reefer, stick, spliff
(hypernym) cigarette, cigaret, coffin nail, butt, fag
(hyponym) juke, jook, juke joint, jook joint, juke house, jook house
(substance-meronym) cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
Verb
1. fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"
(hypernym) fit, go
2. provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
(synonym) articulate
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(derivation) articulation, join, juncture, junction
(classification) carpentry, woodworking, woodwork
3. fasten with a joint
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
4. separate (meat) at the joint
(hypernym) separate, disunite, divide, part
Adjective
1. united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
(antonym) separate
(similar) associated
(see-also) collective
2. affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
(similar) shared
3. involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress"
(similar) bilateral, two-sided
Noun
1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if the articulation allows motion)
(synonym) articulation, articulatio
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) fetlock, fetlock joint
(part-holonym) articulatory system
(part-meronym) hip socket
(classification) anatomy, general anatomy
2. a disreputable place of entertainment
(hypernym) spot
3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
(synonym) articulation, join, juncture, junction
(hypernym) connection, connexion, link
(hyponym) esophagogastric junction, oesophagogastric junction
4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
(synonym) roast
(hypernym) cut, cut of meat
(hyponym) blade roast
5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
(hypernym) junction, conjunction
(hyponym) ball-and-socket joint
6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
(synonym) marijuana cigarette, reefer, stick, spliff
(hypernym) cigarette, cigaret, coffin nail, butt, fag
(hyponym) juke, jook, juke joint, jook joint, juke house, jook house
(substance-meronym) cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
Verb
1. fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"
(hypernym) fit, go
2. provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
(synonym) articulate
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(derivation) articulation, join, juncture, junction
(classification) carpentry, woodworking, woodwork
3. fasten with a joint
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
4. separate (meat) at the joint
(hypernym) separate, disunite, divide, part
Adjective
1. united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
(antonym) separate
(similar) associated
(see-also) collective
2. affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
(similar) shared
3. involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress"
(similar) bilateral, two-sided
| The Phrase Finder |
Put your nose out of joint
Meaning
Hurt your feelings or upset your plans, especially in the circumstance where someone takes your place.
Origin
Used by Barnaby Rich in 'His Farewell to Militarie Profession' (1591): 'It could bee no other then his owne manne, that has thrust his nose so farre out of ioynte.'
Meaning
Hurt your feelings or upset your plans, especially in the circumstance where someone takes your place.
Origin
Used by Barnaby Rich in 'His Farewell to Militarie Profession' (1591): 'It could bee no other then his owne manne, that has thrust his nose so farre out of ioynte.'
| Australian Slang |
Joint
1. place of business, especially a stall, tent, etc.; 2. house, unit, office, etc., regarded as in some sense one's own: “Come round to my joint”; 3. disreputable bar, restaurant, or nightclub; dive; 4. marijuana cigarette
1. place of business, especially a stall, tent, etc.; 2. house, unit, office, etc., regarded as in some sense one's own: “Come round to my joint”; 3. disreputable bar, restaurant, or nightclub; dive; 4. marijuana cigarette
| hEnglish - advanced version |
joint
joint
\joint\ (?), a. [f., p. p. of joindre. see join.]
1. joined; united; combined; concerted; as joint action.
2. involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together. i read this joint effusion twice over. hook.
3. united, joined, or sharing with another or with others; not solitary in interest or action; holding in common with an associate, or with associates; acting together; as, joint heir; joint creditor; joint debtor, etc. "joint tenants of the world."
4. shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond. a joint burden laid upon us all.
joint
committee (parliamentary practice), a committee composed of members of the two houses of a legislative body, for the appointment of which concurrent resolutions of the two houses are necessary. ushing.
joint
meeting, or
joint
session, the meeting or session of two distinct bodies as one; as, a joint meeting of committees representing different corporations; a joint session of both branches of a state legislature to chose a united states senator. "such joint meeting shall not be dissolved until the electoral votes are all counted and the result declared." --joint rules of congress, u. s.
joint
resolution (parliamentary practice), a resolution adopted concurrently by the two branches of a legislative body. "by the constitution of the united states and the rules of the two houses, no absolute distinction is made between bills and joint resolutions." --barclay (digest).
joint
rule (parliamentary practice), a rule of proceeding adopted by the concurrent action of both branches of a legislative assembly. "resolved, by the house of representatives (the senate concurring), that the sixteenth and seventeenth joint rules be suspended for the remainder of the session." --journal h. of r., u. s.
joint
and several (law), a phrase signifying that the debt, credit, obligation, etc., to which it is applied is held in such a way that the parties in interest are engaged both together and individually thus a joint and several debt is one for which all the debtors may be sued together or either of them individually.
joint
stock, stock held in company.
similar words(74)
rivet joint
joggle joint
water joint
mortise joint
to put one`s nose out of joint
heading joint
rotary joint
coursing joint
pivot joint
interphalangeal joint
dowel joint
knuckle joint
rib joint pliers
rule joint
joint-fir
joint-stock company
joint tenancy
joint tenant
joint test action group
metacarpophalangeal joint
joint session
joint splice
knee joint
gimmal joint
rust joint
gimbal joint
mandibular joint
universal joint
welt joint
master joint
coffin joint
butt joint
tongue and groove joint
edge joint
lap joint
out of joint
rail joint
wrist joint
hooke`s joint
riveted joint
ground joint
radiocarpal joint
second joint
temporomandibular joint
hinge joint
face joint
miter joint
fish joint
opium joint
joint and several
to wipe a joint
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joint
\joint\ (?), a. [f., p. p. of joindre. see join.]
1. joined; united; combined; concerted; as joint action.
2. involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together. i read this joint effusion twice over. hook.
3. united, joined, or sharing with another or with others; not solitary in interest or action; holding in common with an associate, or with associates; acting together; as, joint heir; joint creditor; joint debtor, etc. "joint tenants of the world."
4. shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond. a joint burden laid upon us all.
joint
committee (parliamentary practice), a committee composed of members of the two houses of a legislative body, for the appointment of which concurrent resolutions of the two houses are necessary. ushing.
joint
meeting, or
joint
session, the meeting or session of two distinct bodies as one; as, a joint meeting of committees representing different corporations; a joint session of both branches of a state legislature to chose a united states senator. "such joint meeting shall not be dissolved until the electoral votes are all counted and the result declared." --joint rules of congress, u. s.
joint
resolution (parliamentary practice), a resolution adopted concurrently by the two branches of a legislative body. "by the constitution of the united states and the rules of the two houses, no absolute distinction is made between bills and joint resolutions." --barclay (digest).
joint
rule (parliamentary practice), a rule of proceeding adopted by the concurrent action of both branches of a legislative assembly. "resolved, by the house of representatives (the senate concurring), that the sixteenth and seventeenth joint rules be suspended for the remainder of the session." --journal h. of r., u. s.
joint
and several (law), a phrase signifying that the debt, credit, obligation, etc., to which it is applied is held in such a way that the parties in interest are engaged both together and individually thus a joint and several debt is one for which all the debtors may be sued together or either of them individually.
joint
stock, stock held in company.
similar words(74)
rivet joint
joggle joint
water joint
mortise joint
to put one`s nose out of joint
heading joint
rotary joint
coursing joint
pivot joint
interphalangeal joint
dowel joint
knuckle joint
rib joint pliers
rule joint
joint-fir
joint-stock company
joint tenancy
joint tenant
joint test action group
metacarpophalangeal joint
joint session
joint splice
knee joint
gimmal joint
rust joint
gimbal joint
mandibular joint
universal joint
welt joint
master joint
coffin joint
butt joint
tongue and groove joint
edge joint
lap joint
out of joint
rail joint
wrist joint
hooke`s joint
riveted joint
ground joint
radiocarpal joint
second joint
temporomandibular joint
hinge joint
face joint
miter joint
fish joint
opium joint
joint and several
to wipe a joint
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jump joint
bayonet joint
a mcintire joint
joint committee
joint hinge
joint chair
rotatory joint
joint bolt
joint photographic experts group
joint meeting
union joint
joint stock
saddle joint
joint stool
hip joint
joint resolution
ball and socket joint
rabbet joint
expansion joint
joint coupling
joint rule
butting joint
toggle joint
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
joint
n., alt m.
adj., comhpháirteach, cómh-
joint account: comhchuntas
n., alt m.
adj., comhpháirteach, cómh-
joint account: comhchuntas
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Chwilfynwg
Chwilfynwg = n. the neck joint
Chwilfynwg = n. the neck joint
Cnuch
Cnuch = n. a junction; a joint
Cyd
Cyd = a. joint, united, common, ad. whilst, as long as, conj. forasmuch, since
Cydetifeddwr
Cydetifeddwr = n. a joint inheritor
Cydgyfaneddwr
Cydgyfaneddwr = a joint occupier
Cydlef
Cydlef = n. a joint shout
Cydnaid
Cydnaid = n. a joint leap
Cydran
Cydran = n. a joint share
Cydranwr
Cydranwr = n. a joint sharer
Cyfar
Cyfar = n. a front, facing; joint ploughing; acre
Cyfechni
Cyfechni = n. joint security
Cyfechwyn
Cyfechwyn = n. joint loan
Cymmal
Cymmal = n. a joint, articulation of limbs
Eswrn
Eswrn = n. a fetlock joint
Paladrwym
Paladrwym = n. a flail joint
Pillgorn
Pillgorn = n. the neck joint
Rhedd
Rhedd = n. a joint
Joint Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
JOINT
United, in concert, not separate. For example, a joint action is one which is brought by several persons acting together, and a joint bond is a bond given by two or more obligors.
A common name for a hand-made marijuana cigarette, also called a 'spiff', 'doobie', etc., possession of which is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions.
United, in concert, not separate. For example, a joint action is one which is brought by several persons acting together, and a joint bond is a bond given by two or more obligors.
A common name for a hand-made marijuana cigarette, also called a 'spiff', 'doobie', etc., possession of which is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions.
Joint Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Joint
A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts.
A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts.
Joint Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
JOINT
A length of pipe, casing, or tubing usually from 20 to 30 feet long. On drilling rigs, drillpipe and tubing are run the first time (lowered into the hole) a joint at a time; when pulled out of the hole and stacked in the rig, they are usually pulled two, three, or four at a time depending upon the height of the derrick. These multiple-joint sections are called stands (q.v.).a single length (30 ft) of drill pipe or of drill collar,casing, tubing, or rod that has threaded connections at both ends. Several joints screwed together constitute a stand of pipe. (See double, thribble, and fourble.)
A length of pipe, casing, or tubing usually from 20 to 30 feet long. On drilling rigs, drillpipe and tubing are run the first time (lowered into the hole) a joint at a time; when pulled out of the hole and stacked in the rig, they are usually pulled two, three, or four at a time depending upon the height of the derrick. These multiple-joint sections are called stands (q.v.).a single length (30 ft) of drill pipe or of drill collar,casing, tubing, or rod that has threaded connections at both ends. Several joints screwed together constitute a stand of pipe. (See double, thribble, and fourble.)
Joint Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Joint
A flexible or firm connector between two rods. See ball joint , ball joint rocker arm , ball joint steering knuckle , cardan joint , constant velocity joint , slip joint , splined joint , and universal joint .
A flexible or firm connector between two rods. See ball joint , ball joint rocker arm , ball joint steering knuckle , cardan joint , constant velocity joint , slip joint , splined joint , and universal joint .
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Joint
A fracture in a rock where no movement has taken place or where no movement has taken place perpendicular to the surface of the fracture. Important in rock weathering because it increases the exposed surface area.
A fracture in a rock where no movement has taken place or where no movement has taken place perpendicular to the surface of the fracture. Important in rock weathering because it increases the exposed surface area.
| Glossary of Entomology and Crop Protection |
Joint
The articulation between two segments, body parts, or appendages.
The articulation between two segments, body parts, or appendages.
| CAVE AND KARST TERMINOLOGY |
JOINT
A planar or gently-curving crack separating two parts of once continuous rock without relative movement along its plane.
A planar or gently-curving crack separating two parts of once continuous rock without relative movement along its plane.
Joint Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
joint rekationship
iunctura
iunctura
| Glossary of Bookbinding Terms |
joint, shoulder
The right-angled groove formed in the back folds of the sections, into which the cover boards are placed.
The right-angled groove formed in the back folds of the sections, into which the cover boards are placed.
Joint Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| american horse racing dictionary |
joint
1) See musculoskeletal system. For injuries, see "Joint Injuries" subsection of "Musculoskeletel System" in veterinary supplement for a more detailed explanation. 2) See battery.
1) See musculoskeletal system. For injuries, see "Joint Injuries" subsection of "Musculoskeletel System" in veterinary supplement for a more detailed explanation. 2) See battery.
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Joint (anat.)
lesek
lesek
| Phobia |
Ankylophobia
Fear of immobility of a joint
Fear of immobility of a joint
Genuphobia
Fear of knees
Joint Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
JOINT
JOINT is Mami Kawada's 5th maxi single under Geneon Entertainment and it is scheduled to be released on October 31, 2007. The title track will be used as an opening theme for the second season of Shakugan no Shana. The B-side song entitled triangle will be used as an ending theme for the same anime.
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Joint
A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.
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