Engineering English
Bearing
Mechanical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A machine element that supports a rotating or sliding shaft, constrains its motion, and reduces friction between moving parts.
Example in context
“Premature bearing failure was traced to contaminated lubricant, so the maintenance team installed new seals on the pump shaft.”
“Erken rulman arızasının kirlenmiş yağlayıcıdan kaynaklandığı belirlendi; bu yüzden bakım ekibi pompa miline yeni keçeler taktı.”
Where engineers use it
Bearings support shafts in motors, pumps, and gearboxes; engineers select rolling or plain types by load, speed, and life, and monitor vibration to predict failure.
Practice: can you use “Bearing” at work?
A vibration spectrum from a motor shows peaks at bearing defect frequencies; explain how you would confirm the fault and plan the replacement.
Show a model answer
“We selected a deep-groove ball bearing for this high-speed shaft.”
“Bearing” in 21 languages
| English | Bearing |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Rulman |
| French | Palier |
| German | Lager |
| Spanish | Cojinete |
| Chinese | 轴承 |
| Arabic | محمل |
| Portuguese | Rolamento |
| Russian | Подшипник |
| Japanese | 軸受 |
| Italian | Cuscinetto |
| Vietnamese | Vòng bi |
| Hindi | बेयरिंग |
| Thai | แบริ่ง |
| Indonesian | Bantalan |
| Korean | 베어링 |
| Bengali | বিয়ারিং |
| Dutch | Lager |
| Swedish | Lager |
| Finnish | Laakeri |
| Ukrainian | Підшипник |
Frequently asked questions
What does Bearing mean in engineering?
A machine element that supports a rotating or sliding shaft, constrains its motion, and reduces friction between moving parts. In Mechanical Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Bearing?
Bearing is pronounced /ˈbɛərɪŋ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Bearing used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Premature bearing failure was traced to contaminated lubricant, so the maintenance team installed new seals on the pump shaft.”
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