Definitions

1. noun

A point where two or more bones meet in the body.

“The doctor examined the joint of her patient’s knee.”

2. noun

A place where two or more things, such as rails or bars, meet.

“The joint where the two bike wheels met was loose.”

3. noun

A place where people meet, especially to eat or drink.

“The joint was crowded with people waiting to get in.”

4. noun

A place where two or more things are connected, such as a pipe joint.

“The plumber fixed the joint in the pipe.”

5. verb

To join or unite two or more things together.

“The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together.”

6. verb

To share or have something in common with someone.

“They jointed in the celebration of their friend’s birthday.”

7. noun

A share or interest in something, especially a business.

“The investor owned a joint in the company.”

8. noun

A newspaper or magazine that is published jointly by two or more organizations.

“The joint was a weekly publication that covered local news.”

9. verb

To record or contribute to a recording with another musician.

“The singer jointed with her band on the new album.”

10. noun

A type of edible fungi, especially one that grows at the base of trees.

“The hiker found a joint of chanterelle mushrooms in the forest.”