universal joint

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Animation of a rotating universal joint.

Noun

universal joint (plural universal joints)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms: U-joint, universal coupling, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, Hooke's joint
    Coordinate term: constant-velocity joint

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