jewel bearing

noun

A bearing used in watches, gyroscopes and other instruments, normally made of a synthetic corundum.

Meanings

nounjewel bearing (plural jewel bearings)

plural jewel bearings

  1. A bearing used in watches, gyroscopes and other instruments, normally made of a synthetic corundum.
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