spiral spring
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spiral spring
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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Here she uses the spiral spring toy known as the Slinky.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2015
The pin r is pressed inward by the spiral spring shown, and has a conical end fitting into holes provided in the apron to receive it.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
On the delivery side of the cutter head is a pressure bar r, which is acted upon by a spiral spring in the box c.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The table has beneath it a spiral spring at each end, which returns the table as soon as the foot pressure is released from the treadle.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The drill is held up by means of the spiral spring m acting from the bottom of cone to the collar o.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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