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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.
leaf spring
noun
- one of a number of metal strips bracketed together in length to form a compound spring
- the compound spring so formed
Word History and Origins
Origin of leaf spring1
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.
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.
A car frame and leaf springs and other parts, likely from a Model A.
It does have air suspension and a composite transverse leaf spring, like a Corvette.
When the time is right, the object mistaken for a giant leaf springs into action, grappling its hapless victim with its clawed forelegs.
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