Definition of joint

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"Joint (n.) The space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together, as by means of cement, mortar, etc.; as, a thin joint..

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Injoint :: Injoint (v. t.) To join; to unite.
Temple :: Temple (n.) One of the side bars of a pair of spectacles, jointed to the bows, and passing one on either side of the head to hold the spectacles in place..
Kneejointed :: Kneejointed (a.) Geniculate; kneed. See Kneed, a., 2..
Disjoint :: Disjoint (v. t.) To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech..
Diarthrosis :: Diarthrosis (n.) A form of articulation which admits of considerable motion; a complete joint; abarticulation. See Articulation.
Anchylose :: Anchylose (v. t. & i.) To affect or be affected with anchylosis; to unite or consolidate so as to make a stiff joint; to grow together into one.
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..
Scarf :: Scarf (n.) A scarf joint.
Jointing :: Jointing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Join.
Articulation :: Articulation (n.) One of the parts intercepted between the joints; also, a subdivision into parts at regular or irregular intervals as a result of serial intermission in growth, as in the cane, grasses, etc..
Polytomous :: Polytomous (a.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves..
Grozing Iron :: Grozing iron () A tool for smoothing the solder joints of lead pipe.
Galea :: Galea (n.) The anterior, outer process of the second joint of the maxillae in certain insects..
Ischiopodite :: Ischiopodite (n.) The third joint of the typical appendages of Crustacea.
League :: League (v. t.) To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will league heterogeneous elements..
Psychophysics :: Psychophysics (n.) The science of the connection between nerve action and consciousness; the science which treats of the relations of the psychical and physical in their conjoint operation in man; the doctrine of the relation of function or dependence between body and soul.
Dactyl :: Dactyl (n.) The claw or terminal joint of a leg of an insect or crustacean.
Podagra :: Podagra (n.) Gout in the joints of the foot; -- applied also to gout in other parts of body.
Straight-joint :: Straight-joint (a.) Having straight joints.
Coadjutorship :: Coadjutorship (n.) The state or office of a coadjutor; joint assistance.
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