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Joint: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：where bones connect (joint)
joint
/dʒɔɪnt/
n.
A place in the body where two bones meet and can move, like the knee or elbow.
where bones connect
➕
/weər boʊnz kəˈnekt/
n.
The anatomical structure where two or more bones meet, allowing movement or providing support.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old French 'joint', past participle of 'joindre' (to join), from Latin 'iunctus'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'JOINed at a poINT' – a joint is where two things join.
📖 Example
After playing basketball, she massaged her ankle joint to relieve the stiffness.
She massaged the point where her ankle bones connect after the game to reduce stiffness.
🔗 Collocations
knee joint – The joint connecting the thigh and lower leg.
hip joint – The ball-and-socket joint connecting the leg to the pelvis.
stiff joint – A joint that does not move easily, often due to inflammation or injury.
🔄 Synonyms
articulation (n.) – A technical term for a joint between bones.
hinge (n.) – A type of joint that allows movement in one plane, like the elbow.
juncture (n.) – A point where things join; a formal synonym for joint.
🚫 Antonyms
disjointed (adj.) – Not connected coherently or logically; separate.
separate (adj.) – Not joined or connected.
📖 Cultural Story
The word originates from Latin 'iunctus', meaning 'joined'. In modern culture, it is central to business, as in 'joint venture', denoting a shared enterprise between two or more parties.
Meaning 2：connection point (joint)
joint
/dʒɔɪnt/
n.
A point where parts of a man-made thing are joined together, like in furniture or pipes.
connection point
➕
/kəˈnekʃən pɔɪnt/
n.
A point or structure where two or more parts of an object are fastened or linked together.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The engineer inspected the joint in the pipeline to ensure there were no leaks.
The engineer checked the connection point in the pipe system for any leaks.
🔗 Collocations
welded joint – A joint formed by fusing materials together using heat.
mortise and tenon joint – A strong woodworking joint where a projecting tenon fits into a mortise hole.
expansion joint – A joint designed to allow for expansion and contraction of materials, like in bridges.
🔄 Synonyms
junction (n.) – A point where two or more things meet or are joined.
seam (n.) – A line where two edges of fabric or material are sewn or joined.
intersection (n.) – A point where lines or roads cross; can metaphorically mean a joint.
🚫 Antonyms
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