Ball Bearing (Noun)
Meaning
Bearings containing small metal balls.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The machine's motor used a high-quality ball bearing to minimize friction and maximize efficiency.
- Ball bearings are widely used in applications requiring low friction and high precision.
- The skateboard's wheels relied on ball bearings to roll smoothly and quietly.
- After years of use, the noisy door hinge needed its ball bearing replaced to reduce the squeaking.
- The bicycle derailleur used sealed ball bearings to protect itself from dirt and moisture.