ball bearing

ball bear·ing

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Definitions of ball bearing words

countable noun ball bearing Ball bearings are small metal balls placed between the moving parts of a machine to make the parts move smoothly. 3
noun ball bearing a bearing consisting of a number of hard steel balls rolling between a metal sleeve fitted over the rotating shaft and an outer sleeve held in the bearing housing, so reducing friction between moving parts while providing support for the shaft 3
noun ball bearing a metal ball, esp one used in such a bearing 3
noun ball bearing a bearing in which the moving parts revolve or slide on freely rolling metal balls so that friction is reduced 3
noun ball bearing any of such metal balls 3
noun ball bearing A ball bearing is a bearing containing hard steel balls. 3

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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