swivel joint [′swiv·əl ‚jȯint]
A type of joint used with threaded pipe which permits motion to occur when the pipes are heated or cooled, without bending of the pipes; esp. used in riser and radiator connections.
(design engineering)
A joint with a packed swivel that allows one part to move relative to the other.
swing joint
swing joint
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