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cuscinetto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

Senses

cuscinetto is used for these senses in English:

  • bearing (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
  • pincushion (sewing) A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.

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.

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