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universal joint

universal joint noun: 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. Typical applications include driveshafts and socket wrenches.

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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. Typical applications include driveshafts and socket wrenches.
    • The drive from each hydraulic transmission to the axle-mounted gearboxes on the outer axles of each bogie is through cardan shafts fitted with needle-bearing universal joints.1958 April, “British Railways First Main-Line Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive”, in Railway Magazine, page 265
    Synonyms:
    U-joint, universal coupling, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, Hooke's joint

universal joint meaning in Tamil

universal joint in Tamil

பொதுமூட்டு, பொது மூட்டு, நானாவித இணைப்பு, பொது ழூட்டு, ஊக்கிணைப்பு

Synonyms of universal joint

  • U-joint
  • universal coupling
  • Cardan joint
  • Hardy-Spicer joint
  • Hooke's joint

All synonyms of universal joint

Forms of universal joint

pluraluniversal joints

Questions about universal joint

What does universal joint mean?
Universal joint means 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. Typical applications include driveshafts and socket wrenches.
What is universal joint in Tamil?
Universal joint in Tamil is பொதுமூட்டு, பொது மூட்டு, நானாவித இணைப்பு. See Universal joint meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is universal joint?
Universal joint is a noun.
What is the plural of universal joint?
The plural of universal joint is universal joints.

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