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thrust bearing
noun
, Machinery.
- a bearing designed to absorb thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution.
thrust bearing
noun
- engineering a low-friction bearing on a rotating shaft that resists axial thrust in the shaft. Usually it consists of a collar which bears against a ring of well lubricated stationary and sometimes tilting pads Compare tapered roller bearing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thrust bearing1
First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences
Adjust the upper screw which, if tightened, would push the spindle away from the thrust bearing toward the exhaust.
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Each of the forms shown has a ball thrust bearing between the pinion and frame.
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The top or back edge of a knife should be held absolutely straight to get a firm thrust—bearing all along the knife-bar.
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Outside of the thrust bearing an annular ball bearing is used to take the radial load of the propeller.
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A double thrust bearing is also provided, so that the motor may be used either in a tractor or pusher type of machine.
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