joinsymbol

noun
UK /ˈdʒɔɪn ˈsɪmbəl/
US /ˈdʒɔɪn ˈsɪmbəl/

A join symbol is a little mark that shows two things are put together.

The plus sign is a join symbol that puts two numbers together.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A character used in computing to link two pieces of text or data together.

The programmer used a join symbol to connect the two words.

3. A mark on a map or diagram that shows where two paths meet.

The join symbol on the map showed where the two trails crossed.

4. A sign in music that tells players to play two notes smoothly as one.

The curved join symbol told the singer to blend the two notes.