Standard Lemma guide

bushing

noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/
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  • rhymes with -ʊʃɪŋ

1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A threaded bushing: a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

An adapter for joining pipes of different size.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

present participle and gerund of bush

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

7

noun

Meaning 7

a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cylindrical lining

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lining, liner

8

noun

Meaning 8

an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: insulator, dielectric, nonconductor

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English bush Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English bushing From bush (“metal lining of the axle hole of a wheel or touch hole of a gun”) + -ing.

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Across languages

Translations

54 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: průchodka — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Czech: vývodka — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Czech: pouzdro — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Czech: vymezovací vložka — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Finnish: laakeriholkki — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Finnish: liukulaakeriholkki — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • French: coussinet — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Galician: buxa — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • German: Lagerschale — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • German: Buchse — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • German: Lagerbuchse — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Hebrew: תותב (totav) — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Indonesian: bos — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Italian: bronzina — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Norwegian: foring — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Russian: вту́лка (vtúlka) — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Russian: вкла́дыш (vkládyš) — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Slovak: klzné ložisko — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Spanish: cojinete — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Spanish: buje — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Swedish: bussning — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Tagalog: sakla — mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction
  • Finnish: kumilaakeri — mechanical engineering: elastic bearing
  • German: Gummilager — mechanical engineering: elastic bearing
  • Spanish: cojinete elástico — mechanical engineering: elastic bearing
  • Tagalog: sakla — mechanical engineering: elastic bearing
  • Finnish: kierreholkki — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Galician: buxa — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • German: Gewindeeinsatz — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Italian: filetto riportato — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Russian: резьбовая втулка (rezʹbovaja vtulka) — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Spanish: casquillo roscado — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Tagalog: sakla — mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
  • Czech: průchodka — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Finnish: läpivientieristin — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • German: Muffe — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • German: Tülle — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • German: Isolator — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • German: Durchführung — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Italian: isolante — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Russian: проходно́й изоля́тор (proxodnój izoljátor) — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Slovak: objímka — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Slovak: izolácia — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Slovak: kryt — electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
  • Finnish: sovitin — adapter for joining pipes
  • German: Reduzierung — adapter for joining pipes
  • Italian: riduttore — adapter for joining pipes
  • Italian: nipplo — adapter for joining pipes
  • Russian: фи́тинг (fíting) — adapter for joining pipes
  • Russian: му́фта (múfta) — adapter for joining pipes
  • Russian: переходни́к (perexodník) — adapter for joining pipes
  • Slovak: redukcia — adapter for joining pipes
  • Slovak: spojka — adapter for joining pipes
  • Spanish: buje de reducción — adapter for joining pipes