1. cylindrical metal sleeves or linings used to reduce friction between moving parts in machinery
Usage: mechanical engineering; plural form of bushing

Examples

• The mechanic replaced the worn bushings in the car’s suspension system.
• These bronze bushings will help the shaft rotate more smoothly.
• The machine started making noise after the bushings wore out.
• New bushings were installed to reduce the vibration in the motor.
• The engineer specified steel bushings for the heavy-duty application.
• Without proper bushings, the moving parts would grind against each other.