Definition of joint

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"Joint (n.) A plane of fracture, or divisional plane, of a rock transverse to the stratification..

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Runner :: Runner (n.) A slender trailing branch which takes root at the joints or end and there forms new plants, as in the strawberry and the common cinquefoil..
Rejoint :: Rejoint (v. t.) Specifically (Arch.), to fill up the joints of, as stones in buildings when the mortar has been dislodged by age and the action of the weather..
Entree :: Entree (n.) In French usage, a dish served at the beginning of dinner to give zest to the appetite; in English usage, a side dish, served with a joint, or between the courses, as a cutlet, scalloped oysters, etc..
Articulated :: Articulated (a.) United by, or provided with, articulations; jointed; as, an articulated skeleton..
Knuckle :: Knuckle (n.) The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being..
Disjoint :: Disjoint (v. i.) To fall in pieces.
Leprosy :: Leprosy (n.) A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are often followed by an eruption of dark or yellowish prominent nodules, frequently producing great deformity. In one variety of the disease, anaesthesia of the skin is a prominent symptom. In addition there may be wasting of the muscles, falling out of the hair and nails, and distortion of the hands and feet with destruction of the bones and joints. It is
Wrist :: Wrist (n.) The joint, or the region of the joint, between the hand and the arm; the carpus. See Carpus..
Curb :: Curb (n.) A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness..
Commissure :: Commissure (n.) A joint, seam, or closure; the place where two bodies, or parts of a body, meet and unite; an interstice, cleft, or juncture..
Salpicon :: Salpicon (n.) Chopped meat, bread, etc., used to stuff legs of veal or other joints; stuffing; farce..
Cog :: Cog (n.) A tenon in a scarf joint; a coak.
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) A plane for smoothing the surfaces of pieces which are to be accurately joine.
Abarticulation :: Abarticulation (n.) Articulation, usually that kind of articulation which admits of free motion in the joint; diarthrosis..
Popliteal :: Popliteal (a.) Of or pertaining to the ham; in the region of the ham, or behind the knee joint; as, the popliteal space..
Galea :: Galea (n.) The anterior, outer process of the second joint of the maxillae in certain insects..
Luxate :: Luxate (v. t.) To displace, or remove from its proper place, as a joint; to put out of joint; to dislocate..
Fellowship :: Fellowship (n.) A state of being together; companionship; partnership; association; hence, confederation; joint interest..
Entremets :: Entremets (n. sing. & pl.) A side dish; a dainty or relishing dish usually eaten after the joints or principal dish; also, a sweetmeat, served with a dinner..
Contribution :: Contribution (n.) Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit..
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