universal joint

Noun

Meaning

universal joint (plural universal joints)

A coupling that allows different parts of a machine not in line with each other some freedom of movement at the same time as transmitting rotary motion.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

gimbal U-joint cardan joint hooke's joint hardy-spicer joint universal coupling

Hypernyms

coupling coupler

Close letter words and terms

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