clip joint
Americannoun
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Slang. a business, especially a place of entertainment, that makes a practice of overcharging or cheating customers.
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Masonry. a mortar joint made higher than usual in order to level the course above.
noun
Etymology
Origin of clip joint
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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We've covered the workings of the mind on clip joint, but how about scenes involving manipulation of the human brain?
From The Guardian ● May 22, 2013
If you've got an idea for a future clip joint, email [email protected].
From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2013
To illustrate their range, this clip joint intends to give selected rabbits their moment in the headlights.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2012
Don't worry: clip joint has scoured cinema to come up with five top tips to the best fancy dress disguises.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2010
Muppet Treasure Island - for clip joint islands Photograph: Ronald Grant Archive John Donne once said that no man is an island.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 14, 2010
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