the joint

noun

US slang

: prison

five years in the joint

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This microscopic cold-working process locks the joint into a permanent, leak-tight seal. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 If the country plans to expand the air force, however, the joint agreement with China could help lead to a better deal for Chinese combat aircraft in the future, Poling said. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 In a new and exciting element which takes the partnership to a new level, however, the two partners will co-brand series under the joint Movistar Plus and HBO Original label. — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Those would likely include the two plants operated by Ultium Cells LLC, the joint cell production venture between GM and its cell partner, LG Energy Solution. — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the joint

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