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ball bearing

 
pronunciation:
bawl beI rIng
part of speech: noun
definition: a machine part made of a groove in the shape of a circle with metal balls that roll in it. A ball bearing lets an axle or other part move easily.
Andy greased all the ball bearings in his skateboard to make the wheels spin faster.