English noun: babbitt | |||
1. | babbitt (substance) an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction | ||
Synonyms | Babbitt metal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alloy, metal | ||
English verb: babbitt | |||
1. | babbitt (contact) line with a Babbitt metal | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | line | ||