v. express or state clearly

v. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?"

v. unite by forming a joint or joints; "the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones"

adj. expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; "articulate speech"; "an articulate orator"; "articulate beings"

adj. consisting of segments held together by joints