coussinet — meaning in English

English meaning

• bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
• pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.

Senses

coussinet is used for these senses in English:

• bearing (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
• bushing (mechanical engineering) A type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.
• pad A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
• pad A cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals.

bearing — full definition

1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

pad — full definition

1. noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
2. noun A stack of sheets of paper joined at one edge for writing or drawing.
3. verb To walk with soft, quiet steps.
4. verb To add unnecessary or dishonest extra material to make something seem bigger than it is.

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