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a joint made between an older and a newer masonry wall to form a continuous surface, masonry at the end of the newer wall fitting into a vertical groove cut in the end of the older wall.[1875-80]
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slip joint
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Slip joint — A slip joint is a mechanical construction allowing extension and compression in a linear structure.General formsSlip joints can be designed to allow continuous relative motion of two components or it can allow an adjustment from one temporarily… … Wikipedia
slip joint — [1] A joint that will transfer driving torque from one shaft to another while allowing longitudinal movement between the two shafts. A variable length connection that permits the driveshaft or axle shaft to change its length as the shaft moves up … Dictionary of automotive terms
slip-joint pliers — n. pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slip-joint pliers — slip′ joint pli ers n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) bui pliers having a sliding joint, permitting the span of the jaws to be adjusted … From formal English to slang
Slip joint pliers — Common, two position straight slip joint pliers Slip joint pliers are pliers whose pivot point or fulcrum can be moved to increase the size range of their jaws. Most slip joint pliers use a mechanism that allows sliding the pivot point into one… … Wikipedia
slip joint pliers — See half moon slip joint pliers … Dictionary of automotive terms
slip joint — noun Etymology: slip (III) 1. a. : a telescopic joint between two parts (as a piece of tubing and packing material in a stuffing box) that permits the parts to move in a lengthwise direction b. : a joint formed by slipping one part over another… … Useful english dictionary
slip-joint pliers — /slip joynt /, (sometimes used with a sing. v.) pliers having a sliding joint, permitting the span of the jaws to be adjusted. See illus. under plier. * * * … Universalium
slip-joint pliers — noun pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws • Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form • Hypernyms: ↑pliers, ↑pair of pliers, ↑plyers … Useful english dictionary
half-moon slip joint pliers — A multiple slip joint pliers with groove joint … Dictionary of automotive terms
