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dislocate

British pronunciation/dɪslə‍ʊkˈe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈdɪsɫoʊkeɪt/
to dislocate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to suddenly cause a bone to move out of its original place

synonyms : luxate
slip
splay
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2

put out of its usual place, position, or relationship

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Examples
1Dislocate the leg from the socket.
2She just dislocated her thumb.
3- Our cheekbone has temporarily dislocated.
4Joints were frequently dislocated.
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