Pillow-block
1Pillow 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 …
2pillow-block — see under ↑pedestal • • • Main Entry: ↑pillow …
3pillow block — n. a block that supports the journal of a shaft, spindle, etc …
4Pillow 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.… …
5pillow block — noun Date: 1814 a block or standard to support a journal (as of a shaft) ; bearing …
6pillow block — Mach. a cast iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing. [1835 45] * * * …
7pillow block — noun a metal block for supporting a rotating shaft; a bearing …
8pillow-block — n. Plumber block …
9pillow block — noun a cast iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing • Hypernyms: ↑support …
10pillow block — /ˈpɪloʊ blɒk/ (say piloh blok) noun a metal box or case for supporting the end of a revolving shaft or journal …
