peg-and-socket joint
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Spigot and faucet joint — Spigot Spig ot, n. [From spick,or spike; cf. Ir. & Gael. spiocaid a spigot, Ir. spice a spike. See {Spike}.] A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; also, the plug of a faucet or cock. [1913 Webster] {Spigot and faucet joint}, a joint for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
gomphosis — A form of fibrous joint in which a peglike process fits into a hole, as the root of a tooth into the socket in the alveolus. SYN: articulatio dentoalveolaris, dentoalveolar joint, gompholic joint, peg and socket articulation, peg and socket joint … Medical dictionary
chondrostean — ▪ fish Introduction any member of a group of primitive ray finned bony fishes (bony fish) that make up one of the three major subdivisions of the superclass Actinopterygii, the other two being the holosteans (holostean) and the teleosts… … Universalium
Pintel and Ragetti — Pirates of the Caribbean character type = Comic Relief name = Pintel and Ragetti caption = Mackenzie Crook and Lee Arenberg as the Comic Relief Supporting Characters appearing in gender = Male hair color = eye color = occupation = Pirates,… … Wikipedia
Dowel joint — Dowel Dow el, n. [Cf. G. d[ o]bel peg, F. douelle state of a cask, surface of an arch, douille socket, little pipe, cartridge.] (Mech.) 1. A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ocular prosthesis — For the functional replacement or bionic eye, see Visual prosthetic. An ocular prosthesis … Wikipedia
Gomphosis — The permanent teeth, viewed from the right. Latin syndesmosis dentoalveolaris Gray s … Wikipedia
Articulation — As regards the skeleton, an articulation is a joint, an area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. An articulation or joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. Joints are grouped according … Medical dictionary
