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joint vs elbow

elbow vs joint

joint and elbow both are nouns.

joint is an adjective but elbow is not an adjective.

joint and elbow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joint Yes Yes Yes No
elbow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, elbow is a hyponym of joint; that is, elbow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than joint:
  • joint: (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
  • elbow: the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
joint (noun) elbow (noun)
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
junction by which parts or objects are joined together the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint
a disreputable place of entertainment a sharp bend in a road or river
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion) a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it
a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
joint (adjective) elbow (adjective)
united or combined
involving both houses of a legislature
affecting or involving two or more
joint (verb) elbow (verb)
fasten with a joint shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
separate (meat) at the joint push one's way with the elbows
provide with a joint
fit as if by joints
Difference between joint and elbow

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