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cutlass bearing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • 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.

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