joint meaning and definition

JOINT noun

Definition of joint (noun)

1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
   • synonyms: articulatio, articulation
2. a disreputable place of entertainment
3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
   • synonyms: articulation, join, junction, juncture
4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
   • synonyms: roast
5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
   • synonyms: marijuana cigarette, reefer, spliff, stick

JOINT verb

Definition of joint (verb)

1. fit as if by joints
   • "The boards fit neatly"
2. provide with a joint
   • "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
   • synonyms: articulate
3. fasten with a joint
4. separate (meat) at the joint

JOINT adjective

Definition of joint (adjective)

1. united or combined
   • "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
   • antonym: separate
2. affecting or involving two or more
   • "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
3. involving both houses of a legislature
   • "a joint session of Congress"