The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.
The noun is from Middle English joynt (attested since the late 13th century), from Old French joint (“joint of the body”) (attested since the 12th century). The adjective (attested since the 15th cent...
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The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes.
Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.
But soon that war had end, and the time's state Made friends of them, jointing their force 'gainst Caesar
past participle of join; joined.
Jesus confirmed it by saying, 'What God has joint together, let not man put asunder'.