CV joint

A form of constant-velocity joint — A mechanical coupling which allows the shafts to rotate freely and compensates for the angle between the two shafts, within a certain range, to maintain the same velocity, commonly used in front-wheel drive vehicles.

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Meanings

nounCV joint (plural CV joints)

plural CV joints

  1. abbreviationengineeringAbbreviation of constant-velocity joint.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
constant-velocity joint
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