- pillow block
- noun Date: 1814 a block or standard to support a journal (as of a shaft) ; bearing
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pillow block
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Pillow block — Pillow Pil low, n. [OE. pilwe, AS. pyle, fr. L. pilvinus.] 1. Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material. [1913 Webster] [Resty sloth] finds the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pillow-block — see under ↑pedestal • • • Main Entry: ↑pillow … Useful english dictionary
pillow block — n. a block that supports the journal of a shaft, spindle, etc … English World dictionary
Pillow block bearing — A pillow block bearing (plummer block) is a mounted bearing used to provide support for a rotating shaft with the mounting surface on a parallel line with the axis of the shaft.The bearing housing mounts to a surface parallel to the shaft axis.… … Wikipedia
pillow block — Mach. a cast iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing. [1835 45] * * * … Universalium
pillow block — noun a metal block for supporting a rotating shaft; a bearing … Wiktionary
pillow-block — n. Plumber block … New dictionary of synonyms
pillow block — noun a cast iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing • Hypernyms: ↑support … Useful english dictionary
pillow block — /ˈpɪloʊ blɒk/ (say piloh blok) noun a metal box or case for supporting the end of a revolving shaft or journal …
Pillow — Pil low, n. [OE. pilwe, AS. pyle, fr. L. pilvinus.] 1. Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material. [1913 Webster] [Resty sloth] finds the down… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
