Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

universal joint

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
uni-ver-sal joint
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

universal joints (plural)

Phrases

cardan shaft power take-off

Frequently Paired Words

cardan shaft power take-off constant-velocity joint

Synonyms

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

Questions

What does universal joint mean?
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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