English · Body & Health
joint
/dʒɔɪnt/
[/dʒɔɪnt/]
a place where two bones meet
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A place in the body where two bones meet and allow movement, such as the knee or elbow. It can also describe a place where two parts join.
Example
My joints ache when the weather is cold.
My joints ache when the weather is cold.
Etymology
From Old French 'joint', past participle of 'joindre' (to join).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in anatomy and for connections; as an adjective means shared.