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Capable of assuming a desired position or condition with relation to other parts, under varying circumstances, without requiring to be adjusted by hand; -- said of a piece in machinery.

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  1. a. Capable of assuming a desired position or condition with relation to other parts, under varying circumstances, without requiring to be adjusted by hand; -- said of a piece in machinery.
  2. Capable of assuming a desired position or condition with relation to other parts, under varying circumstances, without requiring to be adjusted by hand; -- said of a piece in machinery. Self-adjusting bearing (Shafting), a bearing which is supported in such a manner that it may tip to accomodate flexure or displacement of the shaft.
  3. Capable of assuming a desired position or condition withrelation to other parts, under varying circumstances, withoutrequiring to be adjusted by hand; -- said of a piece in machinery.Self-adjusting bearing (Shafting), a bearing which is supported insuch a manner that it may tip to accomodate flexure or displacementof the shaft.
  4. j:100 a. Capable of assuming a desired position or condition with relation to other parts, under varying circumstances, without requiring to be adjusted by hand; -- said of a piece in machinery.