leaf spring

Noun

Meaning

long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

leaf-spring

Synonyms

spring buffer cushion shock absorber air suspension spring leaf suspension system torsion bars leaf spring members one leaf plate spring blade spring compressive spring leaf spring element carriage spring
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Hypernyms

spring

Examples

The leaf spring snaps the hammer away from the pole-piece, pushing the hammer out against a ribbon and placing an image of a dot onto the paper. Source: Internet

The original technology, patented by Printronix in 1974, has the top of a stiff leaf spring held back by a magnetic pole-piece. Source: Internet

His design incorporated a large wooden leaf spring as an accumulator to power the catapult. Source: Internet

To disengage, this leaf spring is pushed so it again rests flush against the handle allowing the knife to rotate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

leaf sight leaf soil leaf spot leaf spring element leaf spring elements leaf spring member