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jewel
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jewel
an ornamental glass boss, sometimes faceted, used in stained glasswork

jewel [jül]
(engineering)
A bearing usually made of synthetic corundum and used in precision timekeeping devices, gyros, and other instruments.
A bearing lining of soft metal, used in railroad cars, for example.


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