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expansion joint

expansion joint, 1
1.A joint or gap between adjacent parts of a building, structure, or concrete work which permits their relative movement due to temperature changes (or other conditions) without rupture or damage.
2. An expansion bend.
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Full-service lumberyards and home centers carry all this forming material as well as reinforcing mesh and expansion strips (Photos 1, 8 and 17) you'll need.
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