Meaning & use
jointed
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Having joints; composed of segments connected in a way that allows movement.
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The puppet's jointed limbs let it move realistically.
A lobster's jointed shell allows it to flex and swim.
A note on using this word
Also the past tense of the verb 'joint,' meaning to fasten or divide at a joint.
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articulatedsegmented
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2. verb
To connect or fasten pieces together with a joint, or to divide something at its joints.
He jointed the two pipes with a rubber coupling.
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