thrust bearing

noun

, Machinery.

1. a bearing designed to absorb thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution.

thrust bearing

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrust bearing¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

A £1.8m revamp has seen repairs completed to the thrust bearing and replacement lifts installed.

From BBC

The Science Centre said the £10m structure had undergone a £1.8m revamp with repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

From BBC

Science centre bosses said a £1.8m renovation would include repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

From BBC

Outside of the thrust bearing an annular ball bearing is used to take the radial load of the propeller.

From Project Gutenberg

Stirling worked his way aft to the thrust bearings, which were three in number.

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