Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jointing

/ˈd͡ʒɔɪntɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables: joint-ing
IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɔɪntɪŋ/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of making a joint.

noun

The set of joints so produced.

noun

The characteristic of having joints.

Uncountable

noun

The initial grinding of the teeth of a cutting tool, prior to sharpening.

verb

present participle and gerund of joint

Example Sentences

"I have already made it clear, I think, that the Selenites I saw resembled man in maintaining the erect attitude, and in having four limbs, and I have compared the general appearance of their heads and the jointing of their limbs to that of insects."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

jointings (plural)

Phrases

cable jointing jointing rule

Rhymes With

pointing disappointing

Questions

How do you pronounce jointing?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɔɪntɪŋ/.
What does jointing mean?: The act of making a joint.

How to pronounce jointing

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