constant-velocity joint

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constant-velocity joint

noun constant-velocity joints · 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.
Similar: CV joint

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@misc{constant_velocity_joint_2026,
  title = {constant-velocity joint},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/constant-velocity%20joint},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}