bushing
/ˈbʊʃɪŋ/
noun
- A cylindrical metal or rubber lining used to reduce friction or wear in a mechanical part, such as a hole or bearing.
- A rubber bushing helps absorb vibrations in the engine mount.
- He inserted a brass bushing into the hole to make the axle fit more snugly.
- The mechanic replaced the worn bushing in the car's suspension system.
- An insulating sleeve used to protect an electrical wire where it passes through a hole.
- Always use a bushing when running wires through a conduit to avoid damage.
- The electrician installed a plastic bushing where the cable entered the metal box.
- A rubber bushing prevents the wire from being cut by the sharp edge of the panel.