Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air bearing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
air bear-ing
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bearing in which a thin film of pressurized air is used to provide an exceedingly low-friction load-bearing interface between surfaces.

Inflected Forms

air bearings (plural)

Phrases

air cushion ground effect

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does air bearing mean?
A bearing in which a thin film of pressurized air is used to provide an exceedingly low-friction load-bearing interface between surfaces.

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