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joint vs knuckle joint

knuckle joint vs joint

joint and knuckle joint both are nouns.

joint is an adjective but knuckle joint is not an adjective.

joint is a verb but knuckle joint is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joint Yes Yes Yes No
knuckle joint Yes No No No
As nouns, knuckle joint is a hyponym of joint; that is, knuckle joint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than joint:
  • joint: junction by which parts or objects are joined together
  • knuckle joint: a joint allowing movement in one plane only
joint (noun) knuckle joint (noun)
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking a joint allowing movement in one plane only
junction by which parts or objects are joined together a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
a disreputable place of entertainment
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
joint (adjective) knuckle joint (adjective)
united or combined
involving both houses of a legislature
affecting or involving two or more
joint (verb) knuckle joint (verb)
fasten with a joint
separate (meat) at the joint
provide with a joint
fit as if by joints
Difference between joint and knuckle joint

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