English noun: universal joint | |||
1. | universal joint (artifact) coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions | ||
Samples | In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps. | ||
Synonyms | universal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | coupler, coupling | ||
Part meronym | drive line, drive line system | ||