Definition & Meaning of "babbitt"in English

to babbitt

to line a bearing or other surface with Babbitt metal

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

Regular

Present tense

babbitting

Past simple

babbitted

Past participle

babbitted

Examples

The mechanic babbitted the worn bearing before reinstalling the shaft.

Babbitt

a soft metal alloy used to line bearings and reduce friction between moving machine parts

Grammatical Information

Examples

The mechanic melted the babbitt before pouring it into the bearing shell.

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