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bush·ing

(bo͝osh′ĭng)

1. A fixed or removable cylindrical metal lining used to constrain, guide, or reduce friction.

2. Electricity An insulating lining for an aperture through which a conductor passes.

3. An adapter threaded to permit joining of pipes with different diameters.

[From bush.]

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bushing

(ˈbʊʃɪŋ)

1. (Mechanical Engineering) another word for bush²¹

2. (Mechanical Engineering) an adaptor having ends of unequal diameters, often with internal screw threads, used to connect pipes of different sizes

3. (Electrical Engineering) a layer of electrical insulation enabling a live conductor to pass through an earthed wall, etc

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bush•ing

(ˈbʊʃ ɪŋ)

n.

1. Elect. a lining for a hole, intended to insulate and protect from abrasion one or more conductors that pass through it.

a. a replaceable thin tube or sleeve, usu. of bronze, mounted in a case or housing as a bearing.

b. a replaceable steel tube used as a guide for various tools or parts.

[1785–95]

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Noun	1.	bushing - an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass dielectric, insulator, nonconductor - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
	2.	bushing - a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction cylindrical lining lining, liner - a protective covering that protects an inside surface

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