jointedarm
nounUK /ˈdʒɔɪntɪd ɑːm/
US /ˈdʒɔɪntɪd ɑːrm/
A jointed arm is a robot arm with bendy parts that move like a human arm.
The factory robot used its jointed arm to pick up the box.
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2. An arm made of connected sections that can bend at each joint.
The toy figure had a jointed arm that could twist and turn.
3. A mechanical linkage with pivoting connections used in machinery.
The crane's jointed arm reached over the wall.
4. A prosthetic arm built with movable joints.
He wore a jointed arm that let him grip a cup.