1
: a usually removable cylindrical lining for an opening (as of a mechanical part) used to limit the size of the opening, resist abrasion, or serve as a guide
2
: an electrically insulating lining for a hole to protect a through conductor
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The deck comes in six fun designs, while the 125-inch aluminum alloy trucks with carbon steel kingpins and high rebound polyurethane bushings ensure safety and durability.
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
The system is also designed to transmit vibrations into the chassis through elastomeric bushings, mimicking an internal combustion engine and its motor mounts.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
But perhaps the biggest single improvement over the old Defender also represents something of a surprising choice: the use of lower durometer polyurethane bushings.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
The softer bushings pair with Fox 2.0 shock dampers to provide a taut platform, which prevents excessive body roll, but without sacrificing overall compliance, meaning that rough roads or undue undulations never reverberate into the upright passenger compartment.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
The system is also designed to transmit vibrations into the chassis through elastomeric bushings, mimicking an internal combustion engine and its motor mounts.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
But perhaps the biggest single improvement over the old Defender also represents something of a surprising choice: the use of lower durometer polyurethane bushings.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
The softer bushings pair with Fox 2.0 shock dampers to provide a taut platform, which prevents excessive body roll, but without sacrificing overall compliance, meaning that rough roads or undue undulations never reverberate into the upright passenger compartment.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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“Bushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bushing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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bushing
noun
bush·ing
ˈbu̇sh-iŋ 
1
: a usually removable cylindrical lining in an opening of a mechanical part to limit the size of the opening, resist wear, or serve as a guide
2
: an electrically insulating lining for a hole to protect a conductor going through the hole
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