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constant-velocity joint

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Synonyms: CV joint

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  • Finnish: vakionopeusnivel — mechanical coupling