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ball bearing
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ball bearing
n. Abbr. bb
1. A friction-reducing bearing consisting essentially of a ring-shaped track containing freely revolving hard metal balls against which a rotating shaft or other part turns.
2. A hard ball used in such a bearing.

ball bearing
n
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) 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
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a metal ball, esp one used in such a bearing

ball bearing
1. A ring-shaped track containing hard metal balls that roll freely, used to reduce friction where a rotating element (such as an axle) is attached to a fixed point.
2. A hard ball used in such a track.
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ball bearing
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Noun1.ball bearing - bearings containing small metal ballsball bearing - bearings containing small metal balls
bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
Translations
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One of the most economical and simple inserts resembles a spring with & pitch equal to the ballscrew lead and a cross section slightly smaller than the bearing ball diameter.
 
 
 
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