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English noun: universal joint

1. universal joint (artifact) coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions


SamplesIn motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps.


Synonymsuniversal


Broader (hypernym)coupler, coupling


Part meronymdrive line, drive line system









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