| Bushing 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bush. 2. (n.) The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes, etc. 3. (n.) A bush or lining; -- sometimes called a thimble. See Bush. Thesaurus Entries backing, ball bearing, bearing, bevel bearing, bush, chassis, doubling, doublure, facing, filler, filling, frame, headstock, infrastructure, inlay, inlayer, insole, interlineation, jewel, liner, lining, mount, mounting, needle bearing, packing, padding, roller bearing, setting, skeleton, stuffing, thrust bearing, underframe, wadding, wainscot |