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joint
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- pronunciation:
- joInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- phrases:
- out of joint
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a place or point where two or more parts come together or are connected.
A person's hand and arm come together at the wrist joint.We had to glue the joint where the leg meets the table.
- synonyms:
- junction
- similar words:
- socket
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| phrase: |
out of joint |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
done or shared by two or more people or groups acting together.
They were joint owners of the property.- similar words:
- common, shared
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| related words: |
mutual |
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