joints

joints · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of joint; points where bones meet and connect in the body.

  2. 2.

    Points where parts of a structure are connected.

  3. 3.

    (informal, plural) Places, especially bars or restaurants.

  4. 4.

    (slang, plural) Marijuana cigarettes.

Related words

See also: articulation, connection, join, joint
Synonyms: articulations, connections, junctions

Etymology

Plural of joint, from Old French joint, past participle of joindre ("to join"), from Latin jungere ("to yoke, bind together").