Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ball bearing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
bal-l bear-ing
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bearing assembly which uses spherical bearing balls as the rolling elements, usually consisting of two ballraces (rings).

noun

An individual spherical ball, usually made of steel or other hard material, suitable for use in a ball-based rolling element bearing.

Inflected Forms

ball bearings (plural) ballbearing (alternative)

Phrases

ball bearing retainer caged ball bearing

Frequently Paired Words

race roller bearing

Synonyms

ball bearing ball needle bearing roller bearing

Questions

What does ball bearing mean?
A bearing assembly which uses spherical bearing balls as the rolling elements, usually consisting of two ballraces (rings).

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