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bushing

bush·ing [ bshing ] (plural bush·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. engineering metal sleeve: a cylindrical metal sleeve used to prevent abrasion, as a bearing, or as a guide for tool parts such as valve rods.
Canadian term  bush2


2. insulation: a layer of electrical insulation that allows a live conductor to pass through a grounded wall

3. pipe adaptor: an adaptor or screw-piece for connecting two different sizes of pipe

[Mid-19th century. <bush2]
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