1. Body part:
* A place where two bones meet: This is the most common meaning. For example, "My knee joint is painful."
* The articulation between bones: This refers to the structure and function of the joint itself.
2. Other meanings:
* A cigarette: This is a slang term for a marijuana cigarette.
* A place of meeting or gathering: This is an older, less common usage, but it can still be used to describe a place where people come together for a specific purpose.
* A shared or collective effort: "It was a joint effort to finish the project."
* Something that is shared or combined: "This is a joint venture between two companies."
To understand the meaning of "joint" in a sentence, you need to consider the context.
Example sentences:
* "The doctor examined my knee joint for injuries." (Body part)
* "He rolled a joint and lit it." (Slang for a cigarette)
* "They held a joint meeting to discuss the new proposal." (Place of meeting)
* "The company is opening a new joint venture in China." (Shared effort/combination)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about the word "joint."