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Definition of bushing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
machine wearTECH. cylindrical lining reducing friction in machineryTECH.
- The bushing in the engine needs replacement.
2.
plumbingTECH. adapter joining pipes of different sizesTECH.
- Use a bushing to connect these two pipes.
3.
engineeringTECH. elastic bearing isolating vibration in machineryTECH.
- The rubber bushing helps reduce engine noise.
4.
threaded insertTECH. fastener element adding a threaded holeTECH.
- We need a threaded bushing for this assembly.
5.
electricalTECH. lining providing insulation for conductorsTECH.
- The bushing prevents electrical shorts in the panel.
Adjective
plantDated covered with bushes or shrubsDated
- The bushing landscape was hard to walk through.
Images of bushing
cylindrical lining reducing friction in machinery 
adapter joining pipes of different sizes 
fastener element adding a threaded hole 
lining providing insulation for conductors
Origin of bushing
Dutch, bus (box)
Terms with bushing included in their meaning
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mechanical
provide with a bushing
Examples of bushing in a sentence
A worn-out bushing can cause machinery failure. The plumber recommended a bushing for the repair. A bushing is needed to fit the new pipe. The bushing prevents excessive wear in the machinery. A worn-out bushing can cause vibrations. The mechanic replaced the worn bushing in the engine.
A new bushing was installed to secure the joint. The bushing was replaced during maintenance. Engineers checked the bushing for wear and tear. The bushing area was teeming with wildlife. They hiked through the bushing terrain cautiously.
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- French:coussinet, broussailleux, ...
- German:Buchse, buschig, ...
- Italian:boccola, cespuglioso, ...
- Spanish:cojinete, arbustivo, ...
- Portuguese:bucha, arbustivo, ...
- Chinese:衬套, 灌木丛生的, ...
- Japanese:ブッシング, 茂った, ...
- Arabic:جُلْبَة, مُشَجَّر, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּשִׁינְג, מְכֻסֶּה בְּשִׂיחִים, ...
- Russian:втулка, кустарниковый, ...
- Ukrainian:втулка, кущистий, ...
- Hindi:बुशिंग, झाड़ीदार, ...
Definition of bush - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanywoody plant smaller than a tree
- The garden was filled with colorful bush.
2.
naturedense cluster of shrubs or thicket
- We got lost in the thick bush.
3.
geographyUK wild or rural area with dense vegetationUK
- They went hiking in the bush to explore nature.
4.
mechanicsTECH. metal sleeve or tubular liningTECH.
- The machine required a new bush for repair.
Verb
1.
growthintr. grow thickly or denselyintr.
- The plants bush out in the spring.
2.
mechanicaltr. TECH. provide with a bushingtr. TECH.
- The technician will bush the wheel to reduce wear.
Images of bush
woody plant smaller than a tree 
dense cluster of shrubs or thicket 
wild or rural area with dense vegetation 
metal sleeve or tubular lining
Expressions with bush
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lacking proper conduct or standards
Her bush league behavior was not appreciated.
retreat from society to embrace a simpler life
After losing his job, he chose to go bush.
biblical bush that burned without being consumed
Moses encountered God speaking through the burning bush..
grow in a bushy or branching manner
The plant began to bush out in the spring.
avoid saying something directly or clearly in conversation
Stop beating about the bush and tell me the truth.
avoid the main topic in conversation
Stop beating around the bush and answer the question.
in a direct and straightforward manner
She told him the truth without beating about the bush.
take a long indirect route to achieve something
He went all around the mulberry bush to explain his point.
woody plant producing red, black, or yellow raspberries
The raspberry bush in the garden is full of fruit.
plant with thorny branches and edible blackberries
The blackberry bush in the garden is full of ripe berries.
pilot flying small planes to remote areas
The bush pilot landed on the tiny airstrip.
vehicle providing shared transport in rural areas of Africa
The bush taxi was crowded but it was the only way to reach the village..
shrub with spiny branches and edible berries
The gooseberry bush in the garden is full of fruit.
area of indigenous shrubs and small trees
We hiked through the native bush to see the wildlife.
covered with thick bushes or natural vegetation
The bush-clad hills looked beautiful at sunrise.
deciduous shrub with pinkish flowers and bristly fruit
The beauty bush bloomed beautifully in the garden.
bush that produces blackberries
We picked blackberries from the bramble bush.
type of bean plant that grows in a bushy form
The farmer planted bush beans in his garden.
person who builds using simple tools
The bush carpenter fixed the old fence.
lightweight jacket with four pockets for outdoor or casual use
He wore a bush jacket on the safari.
meat from wild animals hunted for food
Bush meat is often sold in local markets.
bush producing capers used in cooking
The caper bush thrives in Mediterranean climates.
plant known for its small white flowers and dark berries
We used the flowers from the elderberry bush to make syrup.
plant attracting butterflies, especially Buddleja davidii or Buddleja globosa
We planted a butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii, for its purple flowers.
Origin of bush
Dutch, bosch (forest)
Examples of bush in a sentence
Birds nested in the dense bush. The rabbit hid in the bush. They found a rare bird nesting in the bush. They built a cabin in the bush. Wild animals are often found in the bush. The engineer replaced the worn-out bush in the engine.
A bush is essential for reducing friction in machinery. The bushes bush out beautifully in summer. These flowers will bush nicely with proper care. You need to bush the axle to ensure smooth rotation. They decided to bush the gears to prevent damage.
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- French:buisson, s'étoffer, ...
- German:Strauch, dicht wachsen, ...
- Italian:arbusto, crescere folto, ...
- Spanish:arbusto, crecer frondosamente, ...
- Portuguese:arbusto, crescer densamente, ...
- Chinese:灌木, 变得茂密, ...
- Japanese:低木, 茂る, ...
- Arabic:شُجَيرة, تَكَاثَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁיחַ, לִגְדּוֹל בְּצִפִּיפוּת, ...
- Russian:куст, густеть, ...
- Ukrainian:кущ, густіти, ...
- Hindi:झाड़ी, घना होना, ...
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