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Pillow Block

Description:

A pillow block, also known as a plummer block or bearing housing, is a support structure used in machinery and engineering applications. It is a pedestal or housing that holds a bearing and provides support, allowing it to rotate while also resisting axial and radial forces.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A cushioning device used as a support or comfort for the head or other body parts while sleeping or resting.

Example Sentence:

I fluffed up my pillow and quickly fell asleep.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A type of mounted bearing that consists of a housing (pillow block) and a bearing inserted inside it.

Example Sentence:

The engineer replaced the worn-out pillow block bearing in the machine.

Sense 3:

(Adjective) Referring to something that is popular or widely used in a specific locality.

Example Sentence:

The pillow block design has become a local standard in this industry.

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