leaf spring

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• leaf spring — leaf′ spring n. mac a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal • Etymology: 1890–95 …   From formal English to slang

• leaf spring — ☆ leaf spring n. a spring built up of strips of metal: see SPRING …   English World dictionary

• Leaf spring — Originally called laminated or carriage spring , a leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. It is also one of the oldest forms of springing, dating back to medieval times.Sometimes referred to… …   Wikipedia

• leaf spring — A length of flat spring steel plates bent in an arch usually with curled ends to allow mounting to the frame. Two holes are drilled in the center to mount a u bolt shackle which surrounds the axle. Some applications need only one leaf spring; but …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• leaf spring — noun long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together • Hypernyms: ↑spring * * * noun : a spring made of superposed strips, plates, or leaves * * * a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of… …   Useful english dictionary

• leaf spring — noun A spring in the form of a curved length of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles. Syn: carriage spring, cart spring, laminated spring, semi elliptical spring …   Wiktionary

• leaf spring — a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal bracketed together: used in some suspension systems of carriages and automobiles. See illus. under spring. [1890 95] * * * …   Universalium

• leaf spring — /ˈlif sprɪŋ / (say leef spring) noun a spring made from a long piece of spring steel or several layers bracketed together and attached at each end with the axle located in the centre; traditionally used for carriages …  

• leaf spring — noun Date: circa 1893 a spring made of superposed strips or leaves …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• leaf spring — noun a spring made of a number of strips of metal curved slightly upwards and clamped together one above the other …   English new terms dictionary

• Corvette leaf spring — Since 1963, transverse leaf springs have been an integral part of the suspension of GM s Chevrolet Corvette. This article concerns the practical differences between leafs and coils, popular misconceptions, and the design considerations that led… …   Wikipedia