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1 noun(a) (on plant, tree) feuille f;∎ to come into leaf se couvrir de feuilles;∎ the tree has lost its leaves l'arbre a perdu son feuillage ou ses feuilles;∎ the trees are in leaf les arbres sont en feuilles∎ to take a leaf out of sb's book prendre exemple ou modèle sur qn(e) (of metal) feuille f(tree) se feuiller►► leaf beet bette f;Entomology leaf beetle chrysomèle f;leaf bud bourgeon m à feuille;leaf curl frisolée f;leaf green vert prairie m inv;Entomology leaf insect phyllie f;leaf mould terreau m de feuilles;leaf spot (UNCOUNT) (maladie f des) taches fpl noires;Technology leaf spring ressort m à lames;Cars leaf spring suspension suspension f à lames;leaf tobacco tabac m en feuilles(book, magazine) feuilleter, parcourir -
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spiral ['spaɪərəl] ( British pt & pp spiralled, cont spiralling, American pt & pp spiraled, cont spiraling)1 noun∎ in a spiral en spirale;∎ a spiral of smoke rose into the sky une volute de fumée s'éleva dans le ciel;∎ inflationary spiral spirale f inflationniste;∎ the wage-price spiral la spirale des prix et des salaires(motif, shell, curve) en (forme de) spirale; (descent, spring) en spirale;∎ the plane went into a spiral descent l'avion amorça une descente en vrille(a) (in flight → plane) vriller; (→ bird) voler en spirale; (in shape → smoke, stairs) monter en spirale(b) (prices, inflation) s'envoler, monter en flèche;∎ to spiral downwards chuter►► spiral binding reliure f à spirale;Astronomy spiral galaxy galaxie f spirale;spiral staircase escalier m en colimaçon(plane) descendre en vrille; (leaf, feather) tomber en tourbillonnant(plane, smoke) monter en spirale; (prices) monter en flèche
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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
