flexible joint
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- noun
- /ˈflɛksəbl dʒɔɪnt/
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junta flexible
- The construction workers used a flexible joint to connect the pipes, allowing them to shift without breaking.
Examples
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So we basically need some sort of flexible joint, I guess that couples all of these together at the back of the hand.
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Dogs typically have more flexible joints than older humans, which helps them run and jump easily.
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During ballet, dancers require flexible joints to perform their movements gracefully and with agility.
Synonyms
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A piece of metal or plastic that connects a door to its frame and lets it turn
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A joint that lets a body part move mainly in one direction like a knee or elbow
Antonyms
How Flexible
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'flexible' (able to bend) and 'joint' (a point of articulation): a joint that allows bending or movement. This is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common nominal compound, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Flexible joint comes from the simple picture of a joint (where two parts meet) that is flexible and can bend, like an elbow or a rubber hinge between two metal pieces. So, it means 'a joint that lets two parts move or swing'.