(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.

present participle of bush

plural of bushing

(horticulture) A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category.

(intransitive) To branch thickly in the manner of a bush. / To set bushes for; to support with bushes. / To use a bush harrow on (land), for covering seeds sown; to harrow with a bush.

(archaic) A tavern or wine merchant.

(Australia) The countryside area of Australia that is less arid and less remote than the outback; loosely, areas of natural flora even within conurbations.

(Australia) Towards the direction of the outback.

(colloquial) Not skilled; not professional; not major league.

(baseball) Amateurish behavior, short for "bush league behavior"