cutlass bearing
English edit
Noun edit
cutlass bearing (plural cutlass bearings)
- (nautical) 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.
- 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.
Usage notes edit
The original term is cutless bearing, but that is a trade name, and the corruption cutlass bearing is in common use.