spring-loaded
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Once released, the spring-loaded snare launches the ant more than 30 centimeters upward into the spider's main web.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
In the lower right of the steering wheel, the metallic, spring-loaded Manettino selector engages one of five drive modes, including Sport mode and Electronic Stability Control Off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
The story’s romance is appropriately spring-loaded with improbability.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2023
Most of these are the classic wooden spring-loaded snap trap, which Woodstream sells under the brand name Victor.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
A moment later Miss Peregrine’s eyes flew open and she began to toddle around, her head swiveling mechanically and legs kicking out as if spring-loaded.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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