thrust bearing

noun

, Machinery.

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

thrust bearing

noun

1. See tapered roller bearing
   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

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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