n
(engineering) A bearing assembly which uses spherical bearing balls as the rolling elements.
n
Alternative form of ball bearing [(engineering) A bearing assembly which uses spherical bearing balls as the rolling elements.]
n
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
n
(mechanical engineering) A type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.
n
(engineering) A simple bearing in which part of the outer surface of a cylindrical shaft, the “journal”, slides on the inner surface of a cylindrical hole, with no rolling elements.
adj
(figuratively) Of a physical, digital, procedural etc. component, necessary to the integrity of the system of which it forms a part.
adj
Alternative form of load-bearing [(chiefly construction and civil engineering) Able to support a load.]
n
(engineering) The part of a shaft that rotates in the bearing proper; a journal.
v
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
n
(engineering) A bearing with no rolling elements, consisting of a protective surface to reduce friction.
n
The bushings of a rolling element bearing which contacts the rolling elements.
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