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 | ||