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spring [spring] Etymology: AS, springan, to jump 1 a piece of resilient metal, such as a hardened coiled steel wire, that will return to its original shape after bending. 2 a resilient wire attached to a denture or other appliance. spring, n a piece of metal having the physical characteristic that when bent it returns to its original shape. spring, auxiliary, n (finger spring), a short piece of wire, attached to an orthodontic appliance at one end, that serves as a lever to apply force to a tooth or teeth. spring, coil, n a spiral winding of fine wire attached to an orthodontic appliance. spring, finger, n See spring, auxiliary. spring Vox populi 1. A source of natural water. See Natural spring 2. A coiled metal wire used to provide tension to mechanical devices 3. A season between winter and summer How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, it can be packaged with a McPherson strut or other coil-over-damper style units, a remote coil spring, or combined with a torsion bar. The mower unit is suspended by links and coil springs that enable it to float over ground contours and uneven fields without damaging the mower. The boom is cushioned by a low-cost accumulator consisting of a hydraulic cylinder with a coil spring on top. |
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