bushing
- Noun. (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.
- Noun. (electrical engineering) A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.
- Noun. An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
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