Meaning
joint, seam
- An anatomical joint or junction point between bones
- A seam, joint, or connection between two mechanical or structural parts
In a sentence
Con l'umidità sento un fastidioso dolore alle giunture.
With the humidity, I feel an annoying pain in my joints.
L'idraulico ha sigillato con cura ogni giuntura dei tubi.
The plumber carefully sealed every joint of the pipes.
Il mobile si è rotto proprio lungo la giuntura principale.
The piece of furniture broke right along the main joint.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giuntura | feminine · singular |
| giunture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday medical Italian, 'articolazione' is more common for biological joints.
- 'Giuntura' frequently refers to plumbing, carpentry, or technical joints.