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Meaning of word universal joint from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.

Example : In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps.

Synonyms : universal

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.