Defn: 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.
SELF-ADMIRATION
Self`-ad`mi*ra"tion, n.
Defn: Admiration of one's self.
SELF-AFFAIRS
Self`-af*fairs", n. pl.
Defn: One's own affairs; one's private business. [Obs.] Shak.
SELF-AFFRIGHTED
Self`-af*fright"ed, a.
Defn: Frightened at or by one's self. Shak.
SELF-AGGRANDIZEMENT
Self`-ag*gran"dize*ment, n.
Defn: The aggrandizement of one's self.
SELF-ANNIHILATED
Self`-an*ni"hi*la`ted, a.