babbitt

UK
/ˈbæbɪt/
US
/ˈbæbɪt/
babbittnoun
babbitts
pl
UK
/ˈbæbɪt/
US
/ˈbæbɪt/
Traduzioni
баббиттехн.; мягкий антифрикционный сплав
The machine parts were coated with babbitt to reduce friction.
Детали машины были покрыты баббитом для уменьшения трения.
обывательс презрительным оттенком
He was considered a babbitt by his peers, always following the latest trends without question.
Сверстники считали его обывателем, и он бездумно следовал последней моде.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
филистеркнижн.; более точная передача оттенка
Definizioni
A person who conforms unthinkingly to prevailing middle-class standards.
He was considered a babbitt by his peers, always following the latest trends without question.
A type of soft alloy used in bearings to reduce friction.
The mechanic recommended using babbitt to ensure the engine runs smoothly.
Sinonimi
babbittverb
babbitted
Past Simple
babbitted
Past Participle
babbitting
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæbɪt/
US
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Traduzioni
баббитоватьтехн.; покрывать баббитом
The mechanic babbitted the engine bearings to ensure smooth operation.
Механик баббитовал подшипники двигателя, чтобы обеспечить плавную работу.
Definizioni
To line or cover a surface with Babbitt metal, a type of soft alloy used to reduce friction in bearings.
The mechanic babbitted the engine bearings to ensure smooth operation.
Sinonimi
be complacent
be conventional
pander to convention
seek respectability
play it safe
prioritize material comfort
babbittadjective
UK
/ˈbæbɪt/
US
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Attributive use denoting that something is made of or coated with babbitt metal.
Traduzioni
баббитовыйтехн.; из баббита, покрытый баббитом
Babbitt bearings require periodic lubrication.
Баббитовые подшипники требуют периодической смазки.
Definizioni
Made of, coated with, or relating to babbitt metal.
Babbitt bearings require periodic lubrication.