Toggle joint Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint

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Definitions
  1. an elbow or knee joint, consisting of two bars so connected that they may be brought quite or nearly into a straight line, and made to produce great endwise pressure, when any force is applied to bring them into this position.

Webster 1913