(Encyclopedia) Degas, Edgar (Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas)Degas, Edgarēlĕrˈ zhĕrmăNˈ ĕdgärˈ dəgäˈ [key], 1834–1917, French painter and sculptor, b. Paris; son of a banker. Although prepared for the…
(Encyclopedia) bearing, machine part designed to reduce friction between moving parts or to support moving loads. There are two main kinds of bearings: the antifriction type, such as the roller…
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