To move something from its normal or proper position, especially to force a bone out of its joint.
From Medieval Latin dislocatus, from dis- (displacement) + locare (to place, from Latin locus, place). The meaning evolved from literal physical displacement to metaphorical dislocation.
A dislocated shoulder is one of the most common sports injuries—the ball of the shoulder joint literally pops out of its socket, which is incredibly painful because the nerves and blood vessels get compressed and stretched.
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