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knuckle joint vs joint

joint vs knuckle joint

knuckle joint and joint both are nouns.

knuckle joint is not an adjective while joint is an adjective.

knuckle joint is not a verb while joint is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knuckle joint Yes No No No
joint Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, joint is a hypernym of knuckle joint; that is, joint is a word with a broader meaning than knuckle joint:
  • knuckle joint: a joint allowing movement in one plane only
  • joint: junction by which parts or objects are joined together
knuckle joint (noun) joint (noun)
a joint allowing movement in one plane only marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a joint of a finger when the fist is closed junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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
knuckle joint (adjective) joint (adjective)
united or combined
involving both houses of a legislature
affecting or involving two or more
knuckle joint (verb) joint (verb)
fasten with a joint
separate (meat) at the joint
provide with a joint
fit as if by joints
Difference between knuckle joint and joint

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