Bushing
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bushing is a noun meaning An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
Meaning
An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of bush
- (mechanical engineering) A type of plain bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.
- (mechanical engineering) 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.
- (mechanical engineering) A threaded bushing: a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material.
- (electrical engineering) A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.
Word Forms
- bushings
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