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universal joint universal jointuniversal jointn. A joint or coupling that allows parts of a machine not in line with each other limited freedom of movement in any direction while transmitting rotary motion. Also called universal coupling.universal joint or universal couplingn (Mechanical Engineering) a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of angular movement in all directionsu′niver′sal joint′ n. Mach. a coupling between rotating shafts set at an angle to one another, allowing for rotation in three planes. [1670] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | universal joint - coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"universalcoupler, coupling - a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objectsdrive line, drive line system - mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle | Translationsuniversal joint
universal joint, coupling a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of angular movement in all directions universal joint[¦yü·nə¦vər·səl ′jȯint] (mechanical engineering) A linkage that transmits rotation between two shafts whose axes are coplanar but not coinciding. MedicalSeecouplingAcronymsSeeUJuniversal joint
Synonyms for universal jointnoun coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directionsSynonymsRelated Words- coupler
- coupling
- drive line
- drive line system
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