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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Lute :: Lute (n.) A cement of clay or other tenacious infusible substance for sealing joints in apparatus, or the mouths of vessels or tubes, or for coating the bodies of retorts, etc., when exposed to heat; -- called also luting..
Iliopsoas :: Iliopsoas (n.) The great flexor muscle of the hip joint, divisible into two parts, the iliac and great psoas, -- often regarded as distinct muscles..
Trochantine :: Trochantine (n.) The second joint of the leg of an insect, -- often united with the coxa..
Arthritis :: Arthritis (n.) Any inflammation of the joints, particularly the gout..
Grout :: Grout (n.) A thin, coarse mortar, used for pouring into the joints of masonry and brickwork; also, a finer material, used in finishing the best ceilings. Gwilt..
Scarf :: Scarf (n.) In a piece which is to be united to another by a scarf joint, the part of the end or edge that is tapered off, rabbeted, or notched so as to be thinner than the rest of the piece..
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..
Elbow :: Elbow (n.) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, and the like; a sudden turn in a line of coast or course of a river; also, an angular or jointed part of any structure, as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent..
Gerant :: Gerant (n.) The manager or acting partner of a company, joint-stock association, etc..
Co-ally :: Co-ally (n.) A joint ally.
Epiphyllum :: Epiphyllum (n.) A genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation..
Homogeny :: Homogeny (n.) Joint nature.
Synarthrodia :: Synartesis (n.) A fastening or knitting together; the state of being closely jointed; close union.
Coefficiency :: Coefficiency (n.) Joint efficiency; cooperation.
Joint :: "Joint (a.) Shared by, or affecting two or more; held in common; as, joint property; a joint bond..
Jointure :: Jointure (v. t.) To settle a jointure upon.
Cercopod :: Cercopod (n.) One of the jointed antenniform appendages of the posterior somites of certain insects.
Coexecutrix :: Coexecutrix (n.) A joint executrix.
Grozing Iron :: Grozing iron () A tool for smoothing the solder joints of lead pipe.
Coheir :: Coheir (n.) A joint heir; one of two or more heirs; one of several entitled to an inheritance.
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