ball joint

noun

Examples of ball joint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In February, the company recalled more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a ball joint issue that could result in a loss of control by the driver, potentially leading to a crash. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024 One can be used to securely hold a portable charger upgraded with one of the company’s adhesive mounts, while the other features a short articulated arm that ends in a ball joint. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024 The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack. USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 Problems can arise when the steering knuckle separates from the upper control arm ball joint, causing the wheel to fall outward, which may cause a driver to lose control on the road, according to a Feb. 22 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball joint 

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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ball joint was in 1807

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“Ball joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20joint. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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ball joint

noun
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