ball joint

noun

Examples of ball joint in a Sentence

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Presumably, the Ranger Raptor’s axles and CV joints and tie rods and ball joints must be able to handle additional load after all. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 By adding a second monopole gear and differentials in tandem, connected to a ball joint, this system becomes even more robust. New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024 In February, the company recalled more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a ball joint issue that could result in a loss of control by the driver, potentially leading to a crash. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024 One can be used to securely hold a portable charger upgraded with one of the company’s adhesive mounts, while the other features a short articulated arm that ends in a ball joint. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball joint 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ball joint was in 1807

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“Ball joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20joint. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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ball joint

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