Babbitting

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The operation of lining shells or bushings for a bearing with Babbitt metal; hence, commonly, the similar use of any antifriction alloy.
  • noun. Babbitt metal.
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  • verb. Present participle of babbitt.
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  • noun. lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal
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    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    facing  lining  
    verb-stem
    babbitt