bushing Meaning & Definition
What Does Bushing Mean?
Bushing is a noun that means 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. It can also mean 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. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bush.
Word Facts for Bushing
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | cylindrical lining |
| Plural | bushings |
Bushing Definition (Noun)
- 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.
- 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.
- A threaded bushing: a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material.
- A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.
- An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
Bushing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of bush
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.
- 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.
Synonyms of Bushing
Bushing synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bushing (plural bushings)
bushing
Words That Rhyme With Bushing
Origin of Bushing
Origin 1: From bush (“metal lining of the axle hole of a wheel or touch hole of a gun”) + -ing.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
How to Pronounce Bushing
You say bushing as /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bʊʃ).
Quick Answers About Bushing
Is bushing a noun or a verb?
Bushing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bushing?
Close synonyms of bushing are cylindrical lining. See the full list of bushing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bushing?
The plural of bushing is bushings.