"expansion joint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: expansion joints [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} expansion joint (plural expansion joints)
  1. (construction) A structural separation between two building elements that allows free movement between the elements without damage to the system. Categories (topical): Construction Coordinate_terms: control joint
    Sense id: en-expansion_joint-en-noun-JQ07Q5KZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

Inflected forms

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