A place or part at which two or more things are joined.
A way in which two or more things are joined: a mortise-and-tenon joint; flexible joints.
Anatomy A point of articulation between two or more bones, especially such a connection that allows motion.
Anatomy A point in the exoskeleton of an invertebrate at which movable parts join, as along the leg of an arthropod.
Botany An articulation on a fruit or stem, such as the node of a grass stem.
Geology A fracture or crack in a rock mass along which no appreciable movement has occurred.
A large cut of meat for roasting.
Slang A cheap or disreputable gathering place: "The tavern is . . . just a joint with Formica tables, a vinyl floor, lights over the mirrors” ( Scott Turow).
Slang A building or dwelling.
Slang A prison. Often used with the.
Slang A marijuana cigarette.
Vulgar Slang A penis.
Shared by or common to two or more: our joint presence; a joint income-tax return.
Sharing with another or others: a joint tenant.
Formed or characterized by cooperation or united action: joint military maneuvers.
Involving both houses of a legislature: a joint session of Congress.
Law Regarded as one legal body; united in identity of interest or liability.
Mathematics Involving two or more variables.
To combine or attach with a joint or joints: securely jointed the sides of the drawer.
To provide or construct with joints: joint a boom on a crane.
To separate (meat) at the joints.
out of joint Dislocated, as a bone.
out of joint Not harmonious; inconsistent.
out of joint Out of order; inauspicious or unsatisfactory.
out of joint In bad spirits or humor; out of sorts.