Definition of joint

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"Joint (n.) A plane of fracture, or divisional plane, of a rock transverse to the stratification..

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Groomer :: Groomer (n.) One who, or that which, grooms horses; especially, a brush rotated by a flexible or jointed revolving shaft, for cleaning horses..
Disjoint :: Disjoint (a.) Disjointed; unconnected; -- opposed to conjoint.
Coadjutorship :: Coadjutorship (n.) The state or office of a coadjutor; joint assistance.
Rabbet :: Rabbet (n.) A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of any body; especially, one intended to receive another member, so as to break or cover the joint, or more easily to hold the members in place; thus, the groove cut for a panel, for a pane of glass, or for a door, is a rabbet, or rebate..
Kneepan :: Kneepan (n.) A roundish, flattened, sesamoid bone in the tendon in front of the knee joint; the patella; the kneecap..
Polytomous :: Polytomous (a.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves..
Joint :: "Joint (v. i.) To fit as if by joints; to coalesce as joints do; as, the stones joint, neatly..
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) The longest plane used by a joiner.
Segmented :: Segmented (a.) Divided into segments or joints; articulated.
Shareholder :: Shareholder (n.) One who holds or owns a share or shares in a joint fund or property.
Coagency :: Coagency (n.) Agency in common; joint agency or agent.
Kneejointed :: Kneejointed (a.) Geniculate; kneed. See Kneed, a., 2..
Ligament :: Ligament (n.) A tough band or plate of dense, fibrous, connective tissue or fibrocartilage serving to unite bones or form joints..
Cotenant :: Cotenant (n.) A tenant in common, or a joint tenant..
Tripod :: Tripod (n.) A three-legged frame or stand, usually jointed at top, for supporting a theodolite, compass, telescope, camera, or other instrument..
Ham :: Ham (n.) The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
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