Joint

usgb/dʒɔɪnt/
noun

A place where two things join together.

The knee is a joint in the human body.
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Often appears as...

  • joint venture
  • joint effort
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Physical connections

The 'joint' refers to the point where bones meet or parts attach.

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After a long run, his ankle joint was sore.
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Mechanical context

'Joint' is often used in construction and mechanics, relating to the assembly of structures.

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The carpenter secured the joint between the two planks.
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