jointed
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• adjective
Having joints or distinct, movable segments connected together, as in the limbs of arthropods or mechanical structures.
"Insects and crustaceans belong to a phylum characterized by a hard exoskeleton and jointed appendages."
(Of a plant stem) Having distinct nodes or swelling points at regular intervals from which leaves or branches arise, such as in bamboo or grasses.
"Tall, jointed stalks of bamboo swayed gently along the edge of the botanical garden."
(Of meat or poultry) Cut or divided at the joints into separate pieces for cooking or serving.
"The recipe calls for a jointed rabbit braised slowly with white wine, garlic, and rosemary."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the noun 'joint' (from Old French 'joint', past participle of 'joindre', meaning 'to join', from Latin 'iungere') combined with the suffix '-ed'.