universal joint (n)
universal (n)

n04510706

type n
lex_filenum 06
def coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
examples in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps
Outgoing links
Hypernym coupling, coupler
Part holonym drive line, drive line system
Incoming links
Hyponym coupling, coupler
Part meronym drive line, drive line system

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