leaf spring

noun

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

Origin of leaf spring

First recorded in 1890–95

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Related Words for leaf spring

cushion, spring

British Dictionary definitions for leaf spring

leaf spring

noun

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

the compound spring so formed

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