An articulated vehicle, such as a locomotive.
"The train conductor signaled for the articulated locomotive to pull into the station smoothly despite its multiple connected sections."
simple past tense and past participle of articulate
"After weeks of practice, she finally articulated her ideas clearly during the presentation."
consisting of segments held together by joints
"The robotic arm moved smoothly because its articulated structure allowed each segment to pivot independently at every joint."
Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
"The rescue team used an articulated crane to carefully lift the heavy debris over the collapsed wall without damaging the fragile roof underneath."