bushing

noun/ˈbʊʃɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #19,106 most common English word

Meaning

a metal or plastic lining inserted into a hole to reduce friction or wear between moving parts.

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Example sentence

The mechanic replaced the worn bushing in the suspension to reduce the rattling noise.

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