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- [boo sh-ing]
- /ˈbʊʃ ɪŋ/
- /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/
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- [boo sh-ing]
- /ˈbʊʃ ɪŋ/
Definitions of bushing word
- noun bushing an adaptor having ends of unequal diameters, often with internal screw threads, used to connect pipes of different sizes 3
- noun bushing a layer of electrical insulation enabling a live conductor to pass through an earthed wall, etc 3
- noun bushing a removable, cylindrical lining or sleeve used in a machine to reduce the effect of friction on moving parts, decrease the diameter of an opening, etc. 3
- noun bushing a similar insulating lining or part 3
- noun bushing a lining of metal or the like set into an orifice to guard against wearing by friction, erosion, etc. 1
- noun bushing bushing (def 2). 1
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Origin of bushing
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; bush2 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Bushing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bushing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bushing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bushing
noun bushing
- cartridge — A cartridge is a metal or cardboard tube containing a bullet and an explosive substance. Cartridges are used in guns.
- center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
- content — The contents of a container such as a bottle, box, or room are the things that are inside it.
- contents — everything that is inside a container
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
verb bushing
- jade — James' DSSSL Engine
- disable — make not work
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- sink — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
- drain — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
Antonyms for bushing
noun bushing
- self-emptying — containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
verb bushing
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- pour — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
Top questions with bushing
- what is a bushing?
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