magnetic bearing
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
magnetic bearing (plural magnetic bearings)
- (nautical, navigation) Directional bearing relative to the nearest magnetic pole, as shown by a compass.
- (engineering) A contactless mechanical bearing in which a rotating part, such as a shaft, is held in place by a magnetic field.
Translations[edit]
bearing relative to magnetic pole
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References[edit]
- JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms