Definition of bushing Bushing

bush•ing

We found 9 definitions of bushing from 4 different sources.

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What does bushing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bushings

bushing - a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
  cylindrical lining
  liner, lining (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"
bushing - an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
  dielectric, insulator, nonconductor a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bushing (Noun)
    A type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.
  • bushing (Noun)
    A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.
  • bushing (Noun)
    An adapter for joining pipes of different size.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bushing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Bush
  • bushing (n.)
    The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes, etc.
  • bushing (n.)
    A bush or lining; -- sometimes called a thimble. See 4th Bush.

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  • bushing, verb, gerund of bush (infinitive).
  • bushing, noun, singular of bushings.

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