slip joint

noun
a joint made between an older and a newer masonry wall to form a continuous surface, masonry at the end of the newer wall fitting into a vertical groove cut in the end of the older wall.

Origin:
1875–80

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Some equipment damage occurred when the outer barrel of the slip joint moved
  upwards and struck the inner barrel.
The telescopic joint is held up by a slip joint with four screws.
Mud was reported to be coming from around the bottom of diverter and dripping
  onto slip joint and into sea.
Slip joint couplings may be used to join well casing but provide the lowest
  joint strength.
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