# bushing vs busting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bushing
*noun · IPA /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #48,641*
A type of plain bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.

### busting
*adjective · IPA /ˈbʌstɪŋ/ · frequency rank #16,187*
Urgently needing to urinate. Alternative form of bursting.

## Source
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