võll, millele on töödeldud hambad, mida kasutatakse hammasliites nii liikuva, kui liikumatu ühenduse korral - nagu liistliide
a rotating member which can transmit a torque to a mating component, the mating component may move axially along the splines which are similar in appearance to keyways around the spindle surface
essentially stubby gear teeth formed on the outside of the shaft and on the inside of the hub of the load-transmitting component
Splines are generally much more expensive to manufacture than keys, and are usually not necessary for simple torque transmission. They are typically used to transfer high torques. One feature of a spline is that it can be made with a reasonably loose slip fit to allow for large axial motion between the shaft and component while still transmitting torque.
