ball-and-socket joint
ball-and-socket joint noun: a joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.
Noun
ball-and-socket joint (plural ball-and-socket joints)
- A joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.
- Synonyms:
- enarthrosis, balljoint
ball-and-socket joint meaning in Tamil, Tagalog, Malay and Indonesian
ball-and-socket joint in Tamil
- பந்து கிண்ண இணைப்பு
ball-and-socket joint in Tagalog
- type of joint
- tumbok-salo
ball-and-socket joint in Malay
- type of joint
- sendi lesung
ball-and-socket joint in Indonesian
- type of joint
- sendi peluru
Synonyms of ball-and-socket joint
Forms of ball-and-socket joint
| plural | ball-and-socket joints |
|---|---|
| alternative form | ball and socket joint |
Questions about ball-and-socket joint
- What does ball-and-socket joint mean?
- Ball-and-socket joint means a joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.
- What is ball-and-socket joint in Tamil?
- Ball-and-socket joint in Tamil is பந்து கிண்ண இணைப்பு. See Ball-and-socket joint meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is ball-and-socket joint?
- Ball-and-socket joint is a noun.
- What is the plural of ball-and-socket joint?
- The plural of ball-and-socket joint is ball-and-socket joints.
Words near ball-and-socket joint in the dictionary
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