Joint \Joint\ (joint), n. [F. joint, fr. joindre, p. p. joint. See Join.]

1. The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of a close-fitting or junction; junction as, a joint between two pieces of timber; a joint in a pipe.

2. A joining of two things or parts so as to admit of motion; an articulation, whether movable or not; a hinge; as, the knee joint; a node or joint of a stem; a ball and socket joint. See Articulation.

A scaly gauntlet now, with joints of steel, Must glove this hand. --Shak.

To tear thee joint by joint. --Milton.

3. The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations; as, a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg.

4. Any one of the large pieces of meat, as cut into portions by the butcher for roasting.

5. (Geol.) A plane of fracture, or divisional plane, of a rock transverse to the stratification.

6. (Arch.) The space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together, as by means of cement, mortar, etc.; as, a thin joint.

7. The means whereby the meeting surfaces of pieces in a structure are secured together.

Coursing joint (Masonry), the mortar joint between two courses of bricks or stones.

Fish joint, Miter joint, Universal joint, etc. See under Fish, Miter, etc.

Joint bolt, a bolt for fastening two pieces, as of wood, one endwise to the other, having a nut embedded in one of the pieces.

Joint chair (Railroad), the chair that supports the ends of abutting rails.

Joint coupling, a universal joint for coupling shafting. See under Universal.

Joint hinge, a hinge having long leaves; a strap hinge.

Joint splice, a re["e]nforce at a joint, to sustain the parts in their true relation.

Joint stool.
   (a) A stool consisting of jointed parts; a folding stool. --Shak.
   (b) A block for supporting the end of a piece at a joint; a joint chair.

Out of joint, out of place; dislocated, as when the head of a bone slips from its socket; hence, not working well together; disordered. ``The time is out of joint.'' --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Out of harm's way, beyond the danger limit; in a safe place.

Out of joint, not in proper connection or adjustment; unhinged; disordered. ``The time is out of joint.'' --Shak.

Out of mind, not in mind; forgotten; also, beyond the limit of memory; as, time out of mind.

Out of one's head, beyond commanding one's mental powers; in a wandering state mentally; delirious. [Colloq.]

Out of one's time, beyond one's period of minority or apprenticeship.

Out of order, not in proper order; disarranged; in confusion.

Out of place, not in the usual or proper place; hence, not proper or becoming.

Out of pocket, in a condition of having expended or lost more money than one has received.

Out of print, not in market, the edition printed being exhausted; -- said of books, pamphlets, etc.

Out of the question, beyond the limits or range of consideration; impossible to be favorably considered.

Out of reach, beyond one's reach; inaccessible.

Out of season, not in a proper season or time; untimely; inopportune.

Out of sorts, wanting certain things; unsatisfied; unwell; unhappy; cross. See under Sort, n.

Out of temper, not in good temper; irritated; angry.

Out of time, not in proper time; too soon, or too late.

Out of time, not in harmony; discordant; hence, not in an agreeing temper; fretful.

Out of twist, winding, or wind, not in warped condition; perfectly plain and smooth; -- said of surfaces.

Out of use, not in use; unfashionable; obsolete.

Out of the way.
   (a) On one side; hard to reach or find; secluded.
   (b) Improper; unusual; wrong.

Out of the woods, not in a place, or state, of obscurity or doubt; free from difficulty or perils; safe. [Colloq.]

Out to out, from one extreme limit to another, including the whole length, breadth, or thickness; -- applied to measurements.

Out West, in or towards, the West; specifically, in some Western State or Territory. [U. S.]

To come out, To cut out, To fall out, etc. See under Come, Cut, Fall, etc.

To put out of the way, to kill; to destroy.

Week in, week out. See Day in, day out (above).

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)