Babbit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Babbit is a noun meaning Nonstandard spelling of babbitt.
Meaning
Nonstandard spelling of babbitt.
Example Sentences
The materials used in the manufacture of the coin were silver and babbit metal.
True babbits are tin-base alloys strengthened by the presence of antimony and copper, and occasionally containing lead.
The original "babbit metal" for lining bearings is a "tin-base" alloy containing about 90 per cent. tin, the remainder being copper and antimony.
In plants where the engineer has charge of the shafting, pulleys and belts, the bearings will sometimes get hot, and if this continues too long the babbit may melt.
Word Forms
- babbits
- babbiting
- babbited
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babbitting, babbittry, babbitry, babbie, bugaboo, bobbe.
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