universal joint

Definitions

Cars & Driving

• noun a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; general term for a family of universal joint designs
• noun an accessory which allows a socket to be turned through an angle
• acronymUJ

Construction

• A coupling between two shafts set at an angle that allows them to rotate and swivel.

Electronics

• A joint that transmits rotary motion between shafts which do not lie along the same line. Used, for instance, in robotics.

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Contexts for “universal joint”

5 definitions in context
• Cars & Driving
• Construction
• Electronics