thrust bearing

American  

noun

Machinery.

1. a bearing designed to absorb thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution.

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thrust bearing British  

noun

1. engineering a low-friction bearing on a rotating shaft that resists axial thrust in the shaft. Usually it consists of a collar which bears against a ring of well lubricated stationary and sometimes tilting pads Compare tapered roller bearing

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Etymology

Origin of thrust bearing

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

A £1.8m revamp has seen repairs completed to the thrust bearing and replacement lifts installed.

From BBC

The Science Centre said the £10m structure had undergone a £1.8m revamp with repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

From BBC

Science centre bosses said a £1.8m renovation would include repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

From BBC

A double thrust bearing is also provided, so that the motor may be used either in a tractor or pusher type of machine.

From Project Gutenberg

Stirling worked his way aft to the thrust bearings, which were three in number.

From Project Gutenberg