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jointure — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • join verb To connect two or more things so they form a single unit.
  • joint adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
  • seam noun The line where two pieces of fabric are stitched together.

Senses

jointure is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.
  • joint A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied.
  • seam (construction, nautical) A joint formed by mating two separate sections of materials.

join — full definition

  1. verb To connect two or more things so they form a single unit.
  2. verb To become a member of a group, club, or organization.
  3. verb To come together with someone, or meet up.

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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