What does JOINT mean?

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together, typically in a way that allows them to move freely; a large piece of meat, typically roasted, that has a joint at one end. - Adjective: shared by or belonging to two or more people; denoting or relating to a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - Verb: combine (pieces of timber) by interlocking the ends. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /dʒɔɪnt/ - UK: /dʒɔɪnt/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The noun "joint" originated from the Old French word "jointe," meaning "a joining." It has been used to describe the place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together since the 15th century. - The adjective "joint" has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are shared by two or more people. In the 20th century, it began to be used to describe a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - The verb "joint" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of combining pieces of timber by interlocking the ends. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: connection, junction, coupling, link, articulation - Adjective: shared, communal, collective, collaborative, cooperative - Verb: connect, unite, link, join, combine 6. Related Words: - Point, unite, blend, merge, splice 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The carpenter used a joint to connect the two pieces of wood. - Adjective: The two friends had a joint bank account. - Verb: The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together.