universal jointnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜː.səl ˈdʒɔɪnt/us/ˌjuː.nɪ.vɝː.səl ˈdʒɔɪnt/a joint in a machine or engine that connects two parts and allows movement in all directions
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- sleeve
- soft key
- stepney
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