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cutlass bearing

noun

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  1. A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel, usually made of brass with an inner grooved…

    A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel, usually made of brass with an inner grooved rubber lining that is lubricated by the surrounding water entering the grooves as it rotates. It is a variant of the stave bearing.

    • When you replace a drive shaft on your boat, it is also a good idea to replace the cutlass bearing where the drive shaft exits the boat.

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