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joints

 

[ dส’ษ”ษชnts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

Joints are the connections between bones in the body, allowing for movement and flexibility. There are different types of joints, including hinge joints (like the knee), ball-and-socket joints (like the shoulder), and pivot joints (like the neck). Joints are crucial for everyday activities such as walking, running, and bending.

Synonyms

articulation, connection, junction

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained that the pain in my joints was due to arthritis.
  • He had to undergo surgery to repair the damaged joint in his shoulder.
  • She stretched her joints before starting her workout routine.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In informal language, 'joints' can refer to rolled cigarettes, especially those containing marijuana. Rolling joints is a common practice among marijuana users for smoking purposes.

Synonyms

blunt, doobie, spliff

Examples of usage

  • They sat in the park, passing around a joint and enjoying the sunny day.
  • He rolled a perfect joint and lit it up with a match.
  • She smoked a joint to relax after a long day at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "joints" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น articulaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gelenke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sendi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะณะปะพะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ข็ฏ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท articulations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ articulaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eklemler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุงุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klouby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kฤบby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ณ่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklepi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ liรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒกแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ articulaciones

Etymology

The word 'joints' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'joint', meaning a joining or a joint. The term has been used for centuries to describe the connections between bones in the human body. In slang usage, the term 'joints' gained popularity in the 20th century as a reference to rolled cigarettes, particularly those containing marijuana.

See also: disjointed, joint, jointed, jointly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,319, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.