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noun
A mechanical linkage of the type of an elbow joint or kneejoint, consisting of two bars so connected that they may be brought quite or nearly into a straight line, and made to produce great endwise pressure when brought into this position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: joint
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