Bearing

—1. A support upon which anything rests.; 2. The area or length of the sustained _ piece which rests upon the support or is in contact with it. 3. A support for a revolving shaft or the like; the bearing is composed of various parts; the journals or bearings of the shaft; the bra box or step in which the journal rotates; the block, pedestal or frame supporting and enclosing the bra ; and the keep or cap which secures the whole together by aid of bolts or studs.