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Definition 2024


leaf_spring

leaf spring

See also: leaf-spring

English

Noun

leaf spring (plural leaf springs)

  1. A spring in the form of a curved length of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles.

Synonyms

  • carriage spring (dated)
  • cart spring
  • laminated spring (dated)
  • semi-elliptical spring

Derived terms

  • elliptic leaf spring
  • full elliptic leaf spring
  • helper leaf spring
  • leaf springing
  • leaf-sprung
  • longitudinal leaf spring
  • multileaf spring
  • parabolic leaf spring
  • quarter-elliptic leaf spring
  • semi-elliptic leaf spring
  • single leaf spring
  • taper leaf spring
  • tapered leaf spring
  • transverse leaf spring