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noun [countable] American English pronunciation: joint /dʒɔɪnt/ 
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singularjoint
pluraljoints
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  1. 1
    a part of your body that can bend where two bones meet

    a swollen knee joint

    You may experience some pain in your joints.

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  2. 2
    a place where two parts of something are connected

    Make sure you seal the joints of the pipes with waterproof tape.

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