unjoint

[ uhn-joint ]

verb (used with object)

to sever or dislocate a joint of; disjoint.

Origin of unjoint

¹

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

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How to use unjoint in a sentence

Now unjoint the legs and wings at the middle joint, which can be done very skillfully by a little practice.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) | Mrs. F.L. Gillette
unjoint and separate each bone, and take it out as you come to it.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs | Mrs. S. T. Rorer
Only this time the Hoobat made no move to unjoint and consume the victim.
Plague Ship | Andre Norton

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