English Explanatory Dictionary

constant-velocity joint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

constant-velocity joint constant-velocity joints constant velocity joint

Synonyms

CV joint
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