leaf spring

American  

noun

1. a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal bracketed together: used in some suspension systems of carriages and automobiles.

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leaf spring British  

noun

1. one of a number of metal strips bracketed together in length to form a compound spring

2. the compound spring so formed

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Etymology

Origin of leaf spring

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The photos also suggest that the Bronco will feature a live rear axle with coil springs, instead of leaf springs, and an independent front suspension.

From Fox News

The trailer got a new axle, but Mcmurtrey was advised to keep the original shock-absorbing leaf springs because there were 10 of them on each side, where a modern trailer might have half as many.

From Washington Times

A car frame and leaf springs and other parts, likely from a Model A.

From Washington Times

It does have air suspension and a composite transverse leaf spring, like a Corvette.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the time is right, the object mistaken for a giant leaf springs into action, grappling its hapless victim with its clawed forelegs.

From The Verge