noun
- a cylindrical lining or sleeve, typically made of metal or rubber, used to reduce friction or provide insulation in mechanical parts
Usage: mechanical engineering
Examples
- The mechanic replaced the worn bushing in the car’s suspension system.
- A rubber bushing helps reduce vibration between the metal components.
- The door hinge needed a new bushing to operate smoothly.
- Bronze bushings are commonly used in heavy machinery.
- The engineer specified a plastic bushing for the rotating shaft.
- Without proper bushings, the moving parts would wear out quickly.