Self-adjusting

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Self-adjusting \Self`-ad*just"ing\, a. (Mach.)
     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.
     [1913 Webster]


  
     {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.
        [1913 Webster]

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  22 Moby Thesaurus words for "self-adjusting":
     automated, automatic, automatous, cybernated, self-acting,
     self-active, self-closing, self-controlled, self-cooking,
     self-directed, self-directing, self-dumping, self-governed,
     self-governing, self-lighting, self-operative, self-regulative,
     self-starting, self-winding, self-working, semiautomatic,
     spontaneous