violon — meaning in English

English meaning

• joint adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
• violin noun A small four-stringed instrument played with a bow, held under the chin, the highest-pitched of the standard string family.

Senses

violon is used for these senses in English:

• joint (slang, with the definite article) Prison, jail, or lockup.
• violin (string instrument) A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

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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