ball bearing

noun

: a bearing in which the journal turns upon loose hardened steel balls that roll easily in a race
also : one of the balls in such a bearing

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For anyone who thinks he’s locked away on Nantucket, twirling ball bearings in his hand and pining for the glitz and glitter of the NFL, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 25 July 2024 For example, look for shower curtain rings fitted with ball bearings. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 There are 2,000 ball bearings, a bicycle chain, and a 1/4 horsepower electric motor swirling you a full revolution every 15 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 Choosing the Right Rope Physical fitness experts advise choosing a jump rope that is easy to adjust and uses ball bearings to connect the rope and the handle. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball bearing 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ball bearing was in 1860

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“Ball bearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20bearing. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ball bearing

noun
1
: a bearing in which the revolving part turns on steel balls that roll easily in a groove
2
: one of the balls in a ball bearing

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