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plain bearing

noun

Etymology

From plain + bearing.

  1. derived from *beraną✻ — “to bear; carry”
  2. inherited from *berandz✻
  3. inherited from berende — “bearing; fruitful”
  4. inherited from beringe
  5. compounded as plain bearing — “plain + bearing”

Definitions

  1. A bearing with no rolling elements, consisting of a protective surface to reduce friction.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA