noun🔗ShareDouilles, baguesA 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."The squeaky gate was fixed when my dad replaced the worn-out bushings in the hinges. "La porte grinçante a été réparée lorsque mon père a remplacé les bagues usées dans les charnières.machinetechnicalpartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoussinets, bagues en caoutchoucAn 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."The car's ride became much smoother after replacing the worn-out bushings in the suspension. "La conduite de la voiture est devenue beaucoup plus douce après avoir remplacé les bagues en caoutchouc usées dans la suspension.materialtechnicalmachinepartenergyvehicleindustrybuildingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouille filetéeA threaded bushing, is a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material."The mechanic installed bushings in the car's frame to create stronger, threaded holes for attaching the new bumper. "Le mécanicien a installé des douilles filetées dans le châssis de la voiture pour créer des trous filetés plus solides pour fixer le nouveau pare-chocs.materialtechnicalmachineindustryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouille, traversée isolanteA lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor."The electrical wires in the new classroom needed new bushings to protect them from damage and ensure proper insulation. "Les fils électriques de la nouvelle salle de classe avaient besoin de nouvelles douilles pour les protéger des dommages et assurer une isolation adéquate.materialtechnicalelectronicsdeviceelectricmachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaccords, manchonsAn adapter for joining pipes of different size."The plumber used bushings to connect the narrow water pipe in the old house to the wider pipe in the new addition. "Le plombier a utilisé des raccords pour connecter le tuyau d'eau étroit de l'ancienne maison au tuyau plus large de la nouvelle extension.materialtechnicalbuildingutilityindustrypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
