joint break
[/dʒɔɪnt breɪk/]
nounpl: joint breaks
fratura articular
1. A fracture or break that occurs at or near a joint, affecting the bones that form the articulation
The athlete suffered a joint break in his ankle during the game.
O atleta sofreu uma fratura articular no tornozelo durante o jogo.
2. In construction or masonry, a separation or gap at the point where two materials or surfaces meet
The joint break in the concrete foundation needs to be sealed.
A fratura na junta da fundação de concreto precisa ser vedada.
3. A deliberate pause or discontinuity in a joint or seam during construction
The architect designed a joint break to allow for thermal expansion.
O arquiteto projetou uma junta de dilatação para permitir a expansão térmica.
In Brazil, this term is primarily used in medical and orthopedic contexts to describe sports injuries or trauma. In construction and engineering, 'joint break' or 'junta de dilatação' is a standard technical term, especially important in a country with extreme temperature variations and high humidity that affect building materials.
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