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joint noun

  /d͡ʒɔɪnt/
  • (anatomy) Any part of an animalian body where two bones or exoskeleton segments are abutted, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
 articulación, coyuntura, sínfisis
  • (slang) A marijuana cigarette.
 porro, canuto, bate, carruco, fragua, leño
  • The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
 articulación, coyuntura
  • (geology) A fracture in which the strata are not offset; a geologic joint.
 diaclasa
  • The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
 juntura
  • (chiefly, US, _, slang, may be somewhat, _, pejorative) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).
 bar, boliche
  • (slang, with the definite article) Prison, jail, or lockup.
 cárcel, trullo
  • A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied.
 empalme, junta, juntura

joint adjective

  /d͡ʒɔɪnt/
  • Done by two or more people or organisations working together.
 conjunto, comunitario, en común, en conjunto, mancomunado
joint lock
llave
geologic joint
sillar
joint-stock company
sociedad anónima, sociedad por acciones
joint venture
alianza comercial, empresa / operación conjunta, empresa mixta, negocio / emprendimiento conjunto
mortise-and-tenon joint
caja y espiga
joint custody
custodia compartida, tenencia compartida
universal joint
coyuntura cardánica
joint tenancy
comunidad de mano común, comunidad germánica, propriedad mancomunada
temporomandibular joint
articulación / coyuntura temporomandibular, complejo articulario craneomandibular
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