recirculating ball
Mechanics
noun
A ball bearing running in a closed ball race; chiefly attributive, designating a type of automative steering mechanism.
- A recirculating ball steering mechanism contains a worm gear that turns inside a toothed block with a threaded hole, the hole containing recirculating ball bearings to reduce friction and wear..
Origin
1940s.
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