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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.

The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.

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

Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.

The means of securing together the meeting surfaces of components of a structure.

Example: The dovetail joint, while more difficult to make, is also quite strong.

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

Example: a jointing plane

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

To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate.

To separate the joints; of; to divide at the joint or joints; to disjoint; to cut up into joints, as meat.

Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

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