CEFR B1

bushings

noun

Meaning

bushings means a type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

  • The article uses bushings to mean a type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear....
  • The teacher asked students to find bushings in the reading.