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plural bushings
(mechanical engineering) 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
(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. examples
(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. examples
(electrical engineering) A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor. examples
An adapter for joining pipes of different size. examples
present participle and gerund of bush examples