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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
leaf spring
n
1. (Engineering / General Engineering) one of a number of metal strips bracketed together in length to form a compound spring
2. (Engineering / General Engineering) the compound spring so formed
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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"
Translations
leaf spring n (Tech) → molla a balestra
leaf spring n (Tech) → molla a balestra


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Swisher Universal Mounting System attaches to the underside of almost all ATVs and has a leaf spring design that takes weight off the front suspension.
ATV Universal Mounting System by Implement & Tractor
Once filled with tools and supplies, the truck rode a little low in the rear, so Foster added one leaf spring to each side.
Service Truck Built to Last by Smith, Darrell / Farm Journal
Nissan used to say "Dogs like trucks," Now they say "Real trucks have all-steel double-wishbone independent coil sprung front suspension, and over slung leaf spring solid rear axle, and a front anti-roll bar.
Looking @ Nissan Frontier and Xterra by Sawyer, Christopher A. / Automotive Design & Production
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