Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

expansion joint

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.32 in modern English

Syllables: ex-pan-sion joint
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A structural separation between two building elements that allows free movement between the elements without damage to the system.

Inflected Forms

expansion joints (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

control joint

Questions

What does expansion joint mean?: A structural separation between two building elements that allows free movement between the elements without damage to the system.

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