Bushing vs. Spacer — What's the Difference?

A fixed or removable cylindrical metal lining used to constrain, guide, or reduce friction.

(Mathematics) A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates

(Electricity) An insulating lining for an aperture through which a conductor passes.

The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists.

An adapter threaded to permit joining of pipes with different diameters.

The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe.

(mechanical engineering) 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.

The region of this expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere.

(mechanical engineering) 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.

An extent or expanse of a surface or three-dimensional area

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

A blank or empty area

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

An area provided for a particular purpose

An adapter for joining pipes of different size.

Reserved or available accommodation on a public transportation vehicle.

Present participle of bush

A period or interval of time

The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes, etc.

A little while

A bush or lining; - sometimes called a thimble. See 4th Bush.

Sufficient freedom from external pressure to develop or explore one's needs, interests, and individuality

An insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass

(Music) One of the intervals between the lines of a staff.

A cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction

(Printing) One of the blank pieces of type or other means used for separating words or characters.

One of the intervals during the telegraphic transmission of a message when the key is open or not in contact.

Blank sections in printed material or broadcast time available for use by advertisers.

To organize or arrange with spaces between

To separate or keep apart

(Slang) To stupefy or disorient. Often used with out

To be or become stupefied or disoriented. Often used with out

A person who works or lives in space.

An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.

A bushing.

(slang) A forgetful person; one who spaces out.

(medicine) A type of add-on device used by an asthmatic person to increase the effectiveness of a metered-dose inhaler.

(historical) An instrument for reversing a telegraphic current, especially in a marine cable, to increase the speed of transmission.