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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The operation of lining shells or bushings for a bearing with Babbitt metal; hence, commonly, the similar use of any antifriction alloy.
  • noun Babbitt metal.

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  • verb Present participle of babbitt.

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  • noun lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal

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