babbit

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Babbit

Noun (1)

A person who conforms unthinkingly to middle-class values and aspirations, especially one who is perceived as being materialistic, conventional, or narrow-minded.

Example sentence: John's friends often described him as a babbit because of his obsession with appearances and his fear of stepping outside his comfort zone.

Noun (2)

A soft white metal alloy typically containing tin, antimony, lead, and copper, used for making low-friction and corrosion-resistant machine bearings.

Example sentence: The mechanic replaced the worn-out bearings with new ones made of babbit to ensure a smooth and frictionless operation.

Verb

To coat or line (a bearing) with babbit metal.

Example sentence: The machinist carefully babbitized the bearing to reduce friction and increase its longevity.