ballrace

English

noun
Definitions
  • A friction-reducing device consisting of a ring containing freely-revolving ball bearings

Etymology

Compound from English ball (testicle, round object) + English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc).

Origin

English

race

Gloss

fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc

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