joint

noun

• 1a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined.
• Geology a break or fracture in a mass of rock, with no relative displacement of the parts.
• a piece of flexible material forming the hinge of a book cover.

• 2a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
• each of the distinct sections of a body or limb between the places at which they are connected:the top two joints of his index finger
• British a large piece of meat cooked whole or ready for cooking:a joint of ham
• the part of a stem of a plant from which a leaf or branch grows.
• a section of a plant stem between two joints; an internode.

• 3 informal an establishment of a specified kind, especially one where people meet for eating, drinking, or entertainment:a burger joint
• (the joint) North American prison.

• 4 informal a marijuana cigarette.

adjective

• shared, held, or made by two or more people, parties, or organizations together:the companies issued a joint statement a joint session of Congress
• sharing in a position, achievement, or activity:a joint winner
• Law applied or regarded together. Often contrasted with several.

verb

• 1provide or fasten (something) with joints: (as adjective jointed)jointed lever arms
• fill up the joints of (masonry or brickwork) with mortar; point.
• prepare (a board) for being joined to another by planing its edge.

• 2cut (the body of an animal) into joints.