joint

[dʒɔɪnt]

joint Definition

  • 1a point where two or more bones meet in the body, usually allowing movement
  • 2a place where two things are joined together
  • 3a large piece of meat that is cooked and served with bones

Using joint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "joint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My knee joint hurts when I run.

  • Example

    The joint between the two pipes is leaking.

  • Example

    We had a joint bank account when we were married.

  • Example

    He ordered a joint of beef for dinner.

joint Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using joint

  • to start doing something quickly and enthusiastically, without thinking about it first

    Example

    She jumped in with both feet and started her own business.

  • to be involved in many different activities or projects

    Example

    He has a finger in every pie, from politics to business.

  • to quickly become good friends with someone

    Example

    They met at the party and got on like a house on fire.

Phrases with joint

  • not working properly or not in its correct position

    Example

    I fell off my bike and put my shoulder out of joint.

  • in good condition or order

    Example

    The car is old but it's still in good joint.

  • to smoke marijuana rolled in a cigarette paper

    Example

    He likes to smoke a joint after work to relax.

Origins of joint

from Old French 'joint', meaning 'together'

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Summary: joint in Brief

The term 'joint' [dʒɔɪnt] refers to a point where two or more bones meet in the body, a place where two things are joined together, or a large piece of meat that is cooked and served with bones. It extends into phrases like 'out of joint,' indicating something not working properly, and idioms like 'jump in with both feet,' meaning to start something quickly and enthusiastically. 'Joint' has formal synonyms like 'connection' and 'junction,' and informal ones like 'link' and 'hookup.'

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