joint

adjectivenounB1 · Intermediate

Place where two bones meet, or shared by two.

Meanings of «joint»

1 · adjective

shared by or involving two or more people

They created a joint plan to finish the project together.

2 · noun

a place where two bones meet in the body

The doctor examined her knee joint after the fall.

Similar: articulationhingeconnection

3 · noun

a cheap, casual place to eat or drink

We grabbed burgers at a small joint near the beach.

Similar: bar diner dive

Translation

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«joint» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

done or shared by more than one person

sharedused or owned by more than one personWe have a shared kitchen.

jointbelonging to or done by two or more peopleThey opened a joint bank account.

collectivedone by all the people in a group togetherIt was a collective decision of the team.

mutualfelt or done by each person for the otherTheir respect for each other is mutual.

Word family

join A1 · verbjoint B1 · adjectivejointly B2 · adverb

Collections

Health & Wellness › Body & Physical Health

place where two bones connect

Body & Appearance › Internal Organs

the place in your body where two bones meet and bend

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