universal joint

English Thesaurus

1. coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	coupler, coupling,
definition	:	a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	drive line, drive line system,
definition	:	mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle (noun.artifact)