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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hinge joint.

   "The Bones of the Fingers are articulated by Ginglymus, and are fifteen in each Hand."

2. 2
   a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane wordnet

Synonyms

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ginglymoid jointhinge jointhinge joint

Example

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"The Bones of the Fingers are articulated by Ginglymus, and are fifteen in each Hand."

Etymology

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek γίγγλυμος (gínglumos, “hinge”).

Related phrases

hinge joint

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