bushing

noun

1. 1

   A type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.

2. 2

   An elastic bearing used as a type of vibration isolator, commonly made of rubber. An interface between two parts, damping the movement and the energy transmitted.

3. 3

   A threaded bushing, is a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material.

4. 4

   A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.

5. 5

   An adapter for joining pipes of different size.