Word Meaning

disjoint definition and meaning

a. Disjointed; unconnected; -- opposed to conjoint.
v. t. Difficult situation; dilemma; strait.
v. t. To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving.
v. t. To separate at junctures or joints; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint and edifice.
v. t. To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech.
v. i. To fall in pieces.

Crossword clues for disjoint

- Chop up (cooking fowl)