Babbitt
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft antifriction alloy of tin with copper and antimony, used as a lining for bearings to reduce friction in machinery.
“The engineer poured molten babbitt into the bearing housing to create a smooth running surface.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bab·bitt
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Synonyms
bearing metalwhite metal
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Wordle
Double B and double T make this consonant-heavy, four of the seven letters are repeated pairs
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Scrabble
Two B's (3 each) and two T's add moderate value, the double letters help consume surplus tiles
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