Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C contraction joint: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: contrac'tion joint" Pronunciation: [key] — Archit., Civ. Engin. Archit.,Civ. Engin. a joint between two parts of a structure, designed to compensate for the contraction to which either part may be subject. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. contraction contractive TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ressentiment Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language