self-aligningadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfəˈlʌɪnɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfəˈlaɪnɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, align v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < self- prefix + align v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier self-alignment n.

Mechanics.

Designed to align itself automatically; (esp. of a bearing) allowing sufficient freedom of movement to achieve correct alignment easily.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > other parts > [adjective] > other specific parts

self-balancing1796

epicyclic1841

slotted1849

reversing1864

kinematic1876

self-aligning1889

knock-off1896

underslung1909

self-cancelling1933

knock-on1952

toleranced1953

select1974

1889 U.S. Patent 408,014 2/2 I provide both for the pedal crank-shaft and for the axle self-aligning journal-boxes.

1904 Science 29 Jan. 164/1 Where the ends of the polar axis are supported on separate piers the bearings can be made self-aligning.

1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 15 Mar. 148/1 All-steel welded construction with self-aligning ball bearings throughout.

2000 Building Design 18 Feb. 31/2 (advt.) The doors have architectural split frames, special self-aligning magnetic seals and either cam-lift or level-swing hinges.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-aligning
释义	self-aligningadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfəˈlʌɪnɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfəˈlaɪnɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, align v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < self- prefix + align v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier self-alignment n. Mechanics. Designed to align itself automatically; (esp. of a bearing) allowing sufficient freedom of movement to achieve correct alignment easily. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > other parts > [adjective] > other specific parts self-balancing1796 epicyclic1841 slotted1849 reversing1864 kinematic1876 self-aligning1889 knock-off1896 underslung1909 self-cancelling1933 knock-on1952 toleranced1953 select1974 1889 U.S. Patent 408,014 2/2 I provide both for the pedal crank-shaft and for the axle self-aligning journal-boxes. 1904 Science 29 Jan. 164/1 Where the ends of the polar axis are supported on separate piers the bearings can be made self-aligning. 1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 15 Mar. 148/1 All-steel welded construction with self-aligning ball bearings throughout. 2000 Building Design 18 Feb. 31/2 (advt.) The doors have architectural split frames, special self-aligning magnetic seals and either cam-lift or level-swing hinges. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1889
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