unjoint

[ uhn-joint ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

Origin of unjoint¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; un- ², joint

Now unjoint the legs and wings at the middle joint, which can be done very skillfully by a little practice.

Unjoint and separate each bone, and take it out as you come to it.

Only this time the Hoobat made no move to unjoint and consume the victim.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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