Usually means: Simple bearing with sliding contact.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (plain bearing)

▸ noun:  (engineering) A bearing with no rolling elements, consisting of a protective surface to reduce friction.

Similar:
journal bearing, neck bearing, bushing, bearing, upbearing, bedpiece, shoe, bedplate, baseplate, ruff, more...

Opposite:
friction bearing, rolling bearing

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Similar:
journal bearing, neck bearing, bushing, bearing, upbearing, bedpiece, shoe, bedplate, baseplate, ruff, more...

Opposite:
friction bearing, rolling bearing



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