■ noun
1》 a point at which parts are joined.
↘ Geology a break or fracture in a mass of rock.
↘a piece of flexible material forming the hinge of a book cover.
2》 a structure in a body by which two bones are fitted together.
↘a section of a body or limb between connecting places.
↘ Brit. a large piece of meat.
↘the part of a plant stem from which a leaf or branch grows.
↘a section of a plant stem between such parts.
3》 informal an establishment of a specified kind: a burger ~.
↘( the ~ ) N. Amer. prison.
4》 informal a cannabis cigarette.
5》 chiefly black slang a film, piece of music, or other creative work.
■ adjective shared, held, or made by two or more people.
↘sharing in an achievement or activity.
↘ Law applied or regarded together. Contrasted with several .
■ verb
1》 provide or fasten with ~s.
↘prepare (a board) to be joined to another by planing its edge.
2》 cut (the body of an animal) into ~s.
3》 point (masonry or brickwork).
Phrases
out of ~ (of a ~ of the body) dislocated.
↘in a state of disorder.
Derivatives
~less adjective
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., past participle of joindre (see join ).