Thrust bearing
Bearing that takes the push of the propeller and passes it to the hull.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Thrust bearing |
| Russian | Упорный подшипник |
| Romanian | Lagăr de împingere |
| Polish | Łożysko oporowe |
| Latvian | Aksiālais gultnis |
| Filipino | Thrust bearing |
| Indonesian | Bantalan dorong |
| Chinese | 推力轴承 |
| Croatian | Odrivni ležaj |
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