Look up: joint

1. Joint
   A joint is the junction of two or more bones that permits varying degrees of motion between the bones. In the spine, each vertebral segment is a joint comprised of the two vertebrae, the disc in between, and the paired facet joints behind and in between the vertebrae.
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2. Joint
   [building] A building joint is a junction where building elements meet without applying a static load from one element to another. When one or more of these vertical or horizontal elements that meet are required by the local building code to have a fire-resistance rating, the resulting openi...
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3. joint
   Type: Term Pronunciation: joynt Definitions: 1. anatomy the place of union, usually more or less movable, between two or more rigid skeletal components (bones, cartilage, or parts of a single bone). Joints between skeletal elements exhibit a great variety of form and function, and are classified int...
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4. Joint
   Joint is slang for a disreputable establishment, such as a bar or nightclub.
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5. Joint
   Joint is slang for a disreputable establishment, such as a bar or nightclub.
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6. Joint
   [geology] In geology the term joint refers to a fracture in rock where the displacement associated with the opening of the fracture is greater than the displacement due to lateral movement in the plane of the fracture (up, down or sideways) of one side relative to the other. Typically, there...
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7. Joint
   A fracture of rock without displacement (displacement defines faulting). Jointing of bedrock by pressure release, thermal stress, frost action, and chemical weathering between glaciations allows rapid, effective erosion during glaciations.
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8. Joint
   Node.
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9. joint
   [Adjective] Something shared equally by two or more people. The word 'joint' can have several other meanings, for example where two bones meet, or at the junction of two (or more) objects.
   Example: Jo and Jason are joint owners of the flat, they own it together.
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10. joint
    [adj] - affecting or involving two or more 2. [adj] - united or combined 3. [adj] - involving both houses of a legislature 4. [n] - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if the articulation allows motion) 5. [n] - a disreputa...
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11. Joint
    A single length of pipe. Coupled or welded to other lengths, joints become a string. The term joint may also refer to the couplings or joints themselves.
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12. Joint
    is a discontinuity, fracture or parting in a rock, involving no displacement.
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13. Joint
    The place where two bones meet. Most joints are moveable, i.e., the bones can move with respect to each other. Different types of joints allow different types of movement – the joint between the shoulder and the arm allows movement in three dimensions, while the elbow allows movement in only two dimensions.
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14. joint
    a single length (30 feet or 9 m) of drill pipe, drill collar, casing, or tubing that has threaded connections at both ends. Several joints screwed together constitute a stand of pipe.
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15. joint
    a single length (30 feet or 9 m) of drill pipe, drill collar, casing, or tubing that has threaded connections at both ends. Several joints screwed together constitute a stand of pipe.
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16. Joint
    The junction of members or the edge of members that are to be joined or have been joined.
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17. Joint
    Interface between two parts. See also: Clamping Force, Lap Joint, Tee Joint.
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18. Joint
    Intersection of framing members at a point. (Bolted joint, fixed joint, welded joint.)
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19. Joint
    Joints are the connection point between two bones that allow movement.
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20. Joint
    Joint: A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according to their motion: a ball and socket joint; a hing...
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21. joint
    1)line of cleavage in a coal seam; 2)divisional plane or surface that divides a rock and along which there has been no visible movement parallel to the plane or surface Category: The cosmos • a connection made between two pieces Category: Mechanical engineering • the point of...
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22. Joint
    The space between the adjacent surfaces of two members or components joined and held together by nails, glue, cement, mortar, or other means.
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23. Joint
    The space between stones or bricks in a wall, usually filled with mortar. The term is also applied to the points at which sections of gutter, downpipe, etc meet, and to a narrow channel, filled with a flexible material) in brickwork or render to allow for expansion and contraction (an expansion joint). Related Words: Down pipe; Gutter ; Mortar
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24. Joint
    Joint (joint) noun [ French joint , from joindre , past participle joint . See Join .] 1. The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of...
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25. Joint
    Joint (joint) adjective [ French, past participle of joindre . See Join .] 1. Joined; united; combined; concerted; as, joint action. 2. Involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two ...
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