leaf spring

noun

: a spring made of superposed strips or leaves

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The truck's handling is enhanced by its brand-new De-Dion rear suspension, which takes the place of the conventional leaf spring system. New Atlas, 9 May 2025 Photo : Jasen Delgado, courtesy of RM Sotheby's A double-wishbone suspension with an anti-roll bar is up front, while the rear uses a not-so-sophisticated live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, perfectly serviceable for the Ghibli’s role as a grand tourer. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 The big news is the all new coil sprung rear axle assembly that’s unique to the Ford Ranger Raptor, as all the other Ford Ranger pickups have rear leaf springs. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024 In addition to the aluminum bodywork, installing the period-correct Salisbury rear end, those inboard brakes, and the leaf springs, this first build therefore features a 260ci Ford V8 and a BorgWarner T-10 transmission. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for leaf spring

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leaf spring was in 1855

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“Leaf spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spring. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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