Synonyms for
Joints
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.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- painful joints
- stiff joints
- loose joints
- wear and tear
- joint pain
- joint supplement
- joint venture
- ball and socket
Word family
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
- I need to stretch my joints before exercising.
- The carpenter used a joint to connect the two pieces of wood.
- The bridge collapsed at the joint where the two sections met.
- The doctor said that my joint pain is caused by arthritis.
- 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