articulated
adjective
ar·tic·u·lat·ed
är-ˈti-kyə-ˌlā-təd 
1
of a vehicle
: having a hinge or pivot connection especially to allow negotiation of sharp turns
an articulated lorry/bus
2
a
: having sections connected by joints that allow each section to bend or turn independently in different directions
a camera mounted on an articulated arm
b
: connected by a joint or joints
dolls with articulated limbs [=arms and legs that can be moved because they are connected by joints]
3
of skeletal remains
: attached at joints so that the relative position of the bones which existed in life is preserved
But Dirks rejects that suggestion, pointing out that the bones were partly articulated with each other, implying that they were buried soon after death.—
Michael Balter
Michael BalterExamples of articulated in a Sentence
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One can be used to securely hold a portable charger upgraded with one of the company’s adhesive mounts, while the other features a short articulated arm that ends in a ball joint.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024
My friend Jessika and I spent five nights at the property, marveling at how the landscape was a fully articulated part of its charm.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2024
The customizations include a second pocket entry at the thigh, enhanced ventilation, a longer leg vent with a zipper for easy access and an articulated sleeve for improved range, the brand said in a release.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
The coming articulated buses will cost the MTA $2.1 million apiece.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024
My friend Jessika and I spent five nights at the property, marveling at how the landscape was a fully articulated part of its charm.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2024
The customizations include a second pocket entry at the thigh, enhanced ventilation, a longer leg vent with a zipper for easy access and an articulated sleeve for improved range, the brand said in a release.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
The coming articulated buses will cost the MTA $2.1 million apiece.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/articulated. Accessed 3 Sep. 2024.
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