: a shaft coupling capable of transmitting rotation from one shaft to another not collinear with it
called alsouniversal coupling
Illustration of universal joint
Examples of universal joint in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAny thoughts? — S.S., Orland Park A: There are myriad causes of vibrations including motor mounts, universal joints, engine cradle misalignment, rim (wheel) run-out and more.—Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2017 There are two universal joints that are prone to wear, especially in Snow Belt states.—Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 1 July 2017
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'universal joint.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share