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Joints

Verb / dʒɔɪnts / Another word for joints — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A joint is the part of your body where two bones meet and move together, like your knee, elbow, or shoulder. It can also mean a place where two things are joined together.

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Common collocations

  • painful joints
  • stiff joints
  • loose joints
  • wear and tear
  • joint pain
  • joint supplement
  • joint venture
  • ball and socket

Word family

noun joint
verb joint
adjective jointed
adverb jointly

Usage note

The word 'joints' can refer to anatomical connections or places where things are joined. In slang, it can refer to a place, especially a disreputable one, or a marijuana cigarette.

Example sentences

  1. I need to stretch my joints before exercising.
  2. The carpenter used a joint to connect the two pieces of wood.
  3. The bridge collapsed at the joint where the two sections met.
  4. The doctor said that my joint pain is caused by arthritis.
  5. The joint between the two pipes was leaking water.

Quotes

  • A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog. - Jack London
  • Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. - Unknown
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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