plummer block en · NOUN
Etymology
From an unknown word, possibly the surname Plummer a1796, + block
Meanings
- A mounting used to support a rotating shaft, using a bearing in a two-piece housing which is bolted to a foundation or bedplate with the mounted shaft in a parallel plane to the mounting surface and perpendicular to the centre line of the mounting holes; functionally similar to a pillow block.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plummer blocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |