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leaf spring
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leaf spring
n.
A composite spring, used especially in automotive suspensions, consisting of several layers of flexible metallic strips joined to act as a single unit.
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leaf spring
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Noun1.leaf spring - long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together
spring - a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
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The suspension is configured with double wishbones at the front for reliability and durability, and uses leaf springs at the rear.
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Unfortunately, like everything else, those leaf springs are going to wear out or break.
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