joint

1. joint (adj) — sense 1

Definition: United, combined

Example: the joint influences of culture and climate

2. joint (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

Example: The play was a joint production between the two companies.

3. joint (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.

Example: This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.

4. joint (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.

Example: The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes.

5. joint (noun) — sense 5

Definition: 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.

6. joint (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together

Example: to joint boards

7. joint (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.

Example: But soon that war had end, and the time's state
Made friends of them, jointing their force 'gainst Caesar

8. joint (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.

Example: The fingers are […]jointed together for motion.