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Universal joint

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Noun
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions wordnet

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