Meaning
small cushion; pad; bearing; buffer
- mechanical part that reduces friction, such as a ball bearing
- small protective pad or cushion
- buffer between two parts or entities
In a sentence
Dobbiamo sostituire il cuscinetto della ruota.
We need to replace the wheel bearing.
Metti un cuscinetto di gomma sotto la gamba del tavolo.
Put a rubber pad under the table leg.
Il rumore proviene dal cuscinetto a sfere difettoso.
The noise is coming from the defective ball bearing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cuscinetto | masculine · singular |
| cuscinetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often means a small cushion or pad; larger bed pillow is usually cuscino.
- In figurative use, cuscinetto can mean a buffer or protective layer.
- Masculine noun: il cuscinetto, i cuscinetti.