cutlass bearing en · NOUN
Meanings
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A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel, usually made of brass with an inner grooved rubber lining that is lubricated by the surrounding water entering the grooves as it rotates. It is a variant of the stave bearing.
When you replace a drive shaft on your boat, it is also a good idea to replace the cutlass bearing where the drive shaft exits the boat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cutlass bearings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |