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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In last week's clip joint Paul Frankl selected his favourite scenes involving motorbikes.
From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2013
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
To illustrate their range, this clip joint intends to give selected rabbits their moment in the headlights.
From The Guardian • Dec. 12, 2012
Photograph: Alamy This week's clip joint is by Declan McKenna, who blogs at www.thefastpictureshow.com.
From The Guardian • Dec. 12, 2012
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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