noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The bicycle wheel spun smoothly because the bushing inside the hub reduced friction. " machine technical part material device industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An elastic bearing used as a type of vibration isolator, commonly made of rubber. An interface between two parts, damping the movement and the energy transmitted. Examples : "The squeaky door stopped making noise after my dad replaced the worn-out bushing in its hinge. " material technology physics energy part vehicle machine device industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A threaded bushing, is a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material. Examples : "The mechanic installed a bushing into the thin metal sheet of the car frame to create a strong, threaded hole for a new bolt. " material technical machine part industry building device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor. Examples : "The electrician installed a bushing in the metal box to protect the wire from sharp edges. " material technology electronics electric machine device building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An adapter for joining pipes of different size. Examples : "The plumber used a bushing to connect the narrow pipe to the wider one. " technical utility building machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
