Disjoint

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1. Adjective

Disjointed; unconnected; -- opposed to conjoint.

2. Verb

Difficult situation; dilemma; strait.

3. Verb

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.

4. Verb

To separate at junctures or joints; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint and edifice.

5. Verb

To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech.

6. Verb

To fall in pieces.
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