1. joint
We can lift the restrictions on imports once the joint agreement is signed.
Do you and your husband have a joint bank account?
joint decision-making
I'm afraid I have water in my knee joint.
Pole and Hungarian - two good friends, joint fight and drinking are their ends.
joint property
"As for the discovery of the enemy's weakness, that was a joint effort of my bridge crew."
Belonging to or shared between two or more people: A joint bank account. There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies.
Our joint is full of J.D.s.
I'm out of joints. I've gotta get some.
I like this joint. I feel comfortable here.
It has nothing to do with chain stores. A joint may refer to a chain store or to any other kind of store or restaurant or bar.
My joints are really stiff this morning.
"The tavern is ... just a joint with Formica tables, a vinyl floor, lights over the mirrors"
The joint of my left shoulder aches.