JOINTURE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

jointure

noun

ˈjȯin-chər

Definition of jointure

as in junction

a place where two or more things are united every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage

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Concrete is important again here, dictating the lack of material variation throughout the museum, the uniform thickness of the gallery walls, and the minimal slots of light at the junctions of many walls and ceilings.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The measurements showed that internal dendrites formed at defects such as pores and grain-boundary junctions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of junction

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Instead of rigid steel, track sections over the bridge’s expansion joints rest on 43-foot-long steel platforms supported by flexing seismic bearings.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Kirbee’s, a Texas barbecue joint from Goldee’s BBQ co-founder Jonny White and pitmaster Chuck Charnichart, is launching in Brooklyn, New York, serving brisket, ribs and Charnichart’s signature green spaghetti.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

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