compression cup

noun

: an oil cup or grease cup in which the grease or oil is forced to the bearing surface by compression (as by screwing down the top)

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“Compression cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compression%20cup. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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