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Journal
That part of a shaft or axle that rotates or angularly oscillates in or against a bearing or about which a bearing rotates or angularly oscillates.
Journal bearing
A sliding type of bearing having either rotating or oscillatory motion and in conjunction with which a journal operates. In a full or sleeve type journal bearing, the bearing surface is 360Î in extent. In a partial bearing, the bearing surface is less than 360° in extent, i.e., 150°, 120°, etc.
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