joint
joint — verb
1. to cut a whole bird or large piece of meat into smaller pieces by slicing throug
to cut a whole bird or large piece of meat into smaller pieces by slicing through the places where bones meet, so that each piece can be cooked as a separate portion.
Asher jointed the whole chicken before roasting the legs and breast separately.
joint + whole [animal], then roast parts separately
The butcher showed Élise how to joint a leg of lamb for the Sunday roast.
Before slow-cooking, you should joint the beef into two large chunks.
Piotr jointed the turkey with a sharp knife, working carefully between each bone.
This recipe calls for a jointed rabbit, cut into four equal pieces.
文法句型
joint + [whole animal or large cut of meat on the bone]
用法筆記
The object is typically a whole bird, rabbit, or a large piece of meat that still contains bones. This verb is more common in British English cooking contexts; American English often uses 'cut up' for poultry.
常見錯誤
joint — noun
1. the meeting point of a pair of bones inside the body, which allows you to bend o
the meeting point of a pair of bones inside the body, which allows you to bend or turn your arms, legs, or other parts
Aarav felt a sharp pain in his knee joint after running ten kilometres.
knee / hip / shoulder + joint
The doctor explained that the hip joint can wear down over time.
passive: can wear down
After sleeping in an awkward position, Élise found her shoulder joint was stiff.
As we grow older, the cartilage in our joints can become thinner.
Regular swimming helps keep the joints flexible and strong.
- articulation
formal medical term for the point where bones connect
- hinge
informal comparison, used especially for elbow and knee joints that bend like a door hinge
文法句型
joint + noun (e.g. knee joint)
adjective + joint
常見錯誤
2. a condition in which the bones that meet at a joint have been pushed out of thei
a condition in which the bones that meet at a joint have been pushed out of their normal position, usually due to an accident or injury
The rugby player fell badly and put his elbow joint out of joint.
fixed phrase: out of joint
After the car accident, Sivan's shoulder was out of joint and needed surgery.
When a finger is out of joint, a doctor can push it back into place.
The X-ray showed his knee was out of joint, with the bone pushed sideways.
- dislocation
the medical noun for the condition, used more formally
- slipped joint
informal term, often used for minor dislocations of fingers or knees
文法句型
be out of joint
put / force + noun + out of joint
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'out of joint'. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe a system or situation that is in disorder.
3. the place where two separate parts or surfaces are joined together, such as in p
the place where two separate parts or surfaces are joined together, such as in pipes, walls, or structures
The plumber sealed the pipe joint with strong tape to stop the leak.
pipe joint — common collocation
Jin examined the rail joint to make sure the two tracks were properly aligned.
Water was dripping from a loose joint in the ceiling pipe.
The wooden frame was strong at every joint where the beams met.
- gap
a space where two parts do not meet or are separated
文法句型
joint + between + plural noun
adjective + joint
4. a large section of meat, often containing a bone, that is roasted and served as
a large section of meat, often containing a bone, that is roasted and served as a single piece
Felipe roasted a leg of lamb joint for the family dinner on Sunday.
leg of lamb joint — meat-type collocation
The butcher prepared a large beef joint for the Christmas meal.
A pork joint with crispy skin is a favourite Sunday dish in many homes.
Elena placed the chicken joint in the oven and let it cook for two hours.
文法句型
type of meat + joint
joint of + meat type
用法筆記
Common in British English for a large piece of meat roasted as the main dish for a meal, especially on Sundays.
5. a single serving-size piece of meat that still has a bone attached, used for gri
a single serving-size piece of meat that still has a bone attached, used for grilling or roasting
Hugo ordered a lamb joint with the bone still in for extra flavour.
lamb joint with the bone still in
The recipe calls for a chicken joint, including the leg and thigh.
Tendai grilled the pork joints over charcoal until they were golden brown.
A beef joint with the bone adds richness to the soup as it simmers.
文法句型
type of meat + joint
joint of + animal part
用法筆記
This sense refers to individual serving-sized cuts with bone, whereas sense 4 ('LARGE CUT') refers to a large piece intended for roasting whole.
常見錯誤
6. a small, casual restaurant or bar, especially one that is inexpensive and serves
a small, casual restaurant or bar, especially one that is inexpensive and serves simple food
We grabbed dinner at a pizza joint near the station before catching our train.
pizza / burger / taco + joint
The sushi joint around the corner is always busy at lunchtime.
Aarav and his friends met at their favourite burger joint to celebrate his promotion.
There is a small taco joint on Fifth Street with good food under five dollars.
- fine dining restaurant
formal, expensive restaurant with high-quality service and food
文法句型
food type + joint
place name + joint
用法筆記
Informal, positive or neutral in tone. Used for unpretentious places that serve a specific type of food. More casual than 'restaurant'.
7. a bar, club, or other entertainment place that has a reputation for being dirty,
a bar, club, or other entertainment place that has a reputation for being dirty, unsafe, or connected with illegal activities
Tendai found a smoky jazz joint in the old part of the city.
collocation: jazz joint / smoky joint
The police raided the joint after neighbours complained about the noise.
Eve's uncle used to run a little gambling joint behind the market.
That run-down joint on Elm Street sells drinks to people who are underage.
文法句型
often used with adjectives describing the type of place
用法筆記
This sense is always negative — it suggests the place is of low quality or involved in shady business. Use it only in informal speech and writing.
8. a prison, especially one where living conditions are uncomfortable or unpleasant
a prison, especially one where living conditions are uncomfortable or unpleasant
Hana spent three years in the joint for a crime she did not commit.
collocation: in the joint
After the robbery, Justin knew he was headed straight to the joint.
Emre's older brother warned him that life in the joint was no joke.
The prison report described conditions in the joint as overcrowded and dirty.
文法句型
in the joint
the joint
用法筆記
Almost always used with the definite article ('the joint') when referring to prison in general. The word carries a tough, informal tone and is common in crime fiction and spoken slang.
常見錯誤
9. a cigarette made with the dried leaves of the cannabis plant, usually smoked for
a cigarette made with the dried leaves of the cannabis plant, usually smoked for their intoxicating effects
Yael rolled a joint and passed it to her friend at the party.
collocation: roll a joint
The police found three joints in the glove compartment of the car.
Manuela took a long drag from the joint and held the smoke in her lungs.
At the concert, people were passing joints around the crowd.
Ravindra's father caught him smoking a joint in the backyard shed.
文法句型
roll a joint
smoke a joint
pass a joint
用法筆記
This sense is very common in informal English but is avoided in formal writing. The term is associated with cannabis culture and recreational use. Do not confuse with 'cigarette' — a joint contains cannabis, not tobacco (though some mix both).
常見錯誤
joint — adjective
1. describes something in which several people or groups participate equally, shari
describes something in which several people or groups participate equally, sharing ownership, effort, or responsibility
The two companies signed a joint agreement to develop new battery technology.
collocation: joint agreement
Hamza and his sister share a joint bank account to save for emergencies.
collocation: joint bank account
A joint effort by the neighbours made the community garden bloom in spring.
The report was a joint publication from three university research teams.
Valentina and Takeshi made a joint decision to move their company to Taipei.
- shared
most neutral and common; can describe any resource divided among people
- mutual
emphasises a reciprocal relationship (mutual respect, mutual benefit)
- collective
stresses group action or responsibility rather than individuals
- combined
focuses on things brought together (combined effort, combined resources)
- individual
done by or belonging to one person alone
- sole
exclusive ownership or responsibility (sole owner, sole charge)
文法句型
joint + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Common in business, legal, and family contexts — for example, joint account, joint venture, joint custody.