constant-velocity joint

noun

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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CV joint
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Meanings

nounconstant-velocity joint (plural constant-velocity joints)

plural constant-velocity joints · alternative constant velocity joint

  1. engineeringA 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.

    Synonyms: CV joint

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA 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.

Similar
CV joint

Translations

Finnish vakionopeusnivel
  • vakionopeusnivelmechanical coupling
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