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
The sixteen pieces of Defense Distributed's printed handgun, including spiral springs for its hammer mechanism and a nail used as its firing pin.
From Forbes
The same thing will happen if a spiral spring be substituted for the coach spring.
From Project Gutenberg
The spiral spring is described as received in two cups,—one above and one below.
From Project Gutenberg
At the other end of f is a washer h, against which abuts the spiral spring shown, the other end of this spring abutting against a shoulder provided in a.
From Project Gutenberg
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