Meaning of side play | Babel Free

Definitions

Lateral freedom of movement in moving parts.

uncountable

Examples

“The leading end⟳ of the coupling rod is provided with ½-in. side-play and self-aligning bearings to take⟳ the sharp curves on the dock sidings, which have⟳ a radius of 170 ft. The bogie has a side-play of 5 in.”

“Side play⟳ is allowed on the middle driving axle and its motor has freedom to move⟳ sideways with the axle, but the motors on the two outer driving axles are resiliently held irrespective of movement of the axles, which have⟳ reduced side-play.”

CEFR level