ball-and-socket joint

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawl and sok-it joint]
- /bɔl ænd ˈsɒk ɪt dʒɔɪnt/
- /bɔːl ænd ˈsɒkɪt ʤɔɪnt /

Definitions of ball-and-socket joint words

noun ball-and-socket joint a coupling between two rods, tubes, etc, that consists of a spherical part fitting into a spherical socket, allowing free movement within a specific conical volume 3
noun ball-and-socket joint a bony joint, such as the hip joint, in which a rounded head fits into a rounded cavity, allowing a wide range of movement 3
noun ball-and-socket joint a joint, as that of the hip or shoulder, formed by a ball in a socket, allowing limited movement in any direction 3
noun ball-and-socket joint A ball and socket joint is a type of coupling consisting of a ball-shaped part that fits into a ball-shaped socket. 3
noun ball-and-socket joint Also called enarthrosis. Anatomy, Zoology. a joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into a cuplike end of the other bone, allowing for relatively free rotary motion, as at the hip or shoulder. 1
noun ball-and-socket joint Also called ball joint. a similar joint between rods, links, pipes, etc., consisting of a ball-like termination on one part held within a concave, spherical socket on the other. 1

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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