1877 2nd Ser. 13 69 This spider is firmly keyed to the shaft which rotates in babbit-lined boxes on the turntable.
1937 16 Sept. 6/5 The big end and camshaft bearings are babbitt-lined.
1997 (Nexis) 6 Jan. (Business section) 3 His company specializes in production of babbitt-lined bearings, used to reduce friction in pumps.