juntura — meaning in English

English meaning

• gasket noun A thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out.
• joint adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
• juncture noun A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.

Senses

juntura is used for these senses in English:

• gasket (mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.
• joint The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
• joint (anatomy) Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
• juncture A place where things join, a junction.

joint — full definition

1. adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
2. noun A point in the body where two bones meet and can bend, like the knee or elbow.
3. noun A large piece of meat cooked whole, often for a Sunday roast.
4. noun Slang for a marijuana cigarette.
5. noun Slang for an informal or slightly disreputable place, especially a bar or restaurant.

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