Cardan joint
[ kahr-dan ]
/ ˈkɑr dæn /
noun
Machinery.
a universal joint consisting of a crosslike piece, opposite ends of which rotate within the forked end of each of the two shafts connected.
Origin of Cardan joint
1900–05; named after G.
Cardano (1501–76), Italian mathematician, its inventor
British Dictionary definitions for cardan joint
cardan joint
/ (ˈkɑːdæn) /
noun
engineering
a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment
Word Origin for cardan joint
C20: named after Geronimo
Cardan (1501–76), Italian mathematician