Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A long spring which presses together the coupling-hooks of railroad-cars in the Miller coupling.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
leaf spring .
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Examples
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There are two types of leaf-spring applications -- sleeve and bellows, each of which is constructed of fabric-reinforced rubber, much like a tire.
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But that rear leaf-spring suspension will bounce you like a truck on rough roads.
Specs on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew-cab pickup 2010
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It drags like a leaf-spring with gravity, and pushes like a coil-spring against it.
Cities In Flight Blish, James 1957
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The combination of a solid, leaf-spring rear axle, mechanical locks on the centre and rear diffs and traction control means that most extreme off-road situations require little more than pressing the accelerator and adjusting the wheel so that it goes in the correct direction.
The German Car Blog Christian 2010
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Chevrolet said that the 2011 Silverado HD lineup offers: a fully-boxed frame assemblies, new asymmetrical leaf-spring rear suspensions, an improved 6.0L Vortec 6L90 powertrain, a new exhaust brake system, large brakes, efficient ride, handling and steering, and safety and functional technologies including 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models and connectivity.
New Statesman New Statesman 2010
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It features a new, larger asymmetrical leaf-spring design that also contributes to improved ride and handling characteristics.
Top Speed Simona 2010
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A new asymmetrical leaf-spring rear suspension supports greater loads.
Top Speed Simona 2010
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The larger leaf-spring design supports increased rear gross axle weight ratings across the board.
Autoblog Jonathon Ramsey 2010
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The larger leaf-spring design supports increased rear gross axle weight ratings across the board.
Top Speed Simona 2010
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Chevrolet said that the 2011 Silverado HD lineup offers: a fully-boxed frame assemblies, new asymmetrical leaf-spring rear suspensions, an improved 6.0L Vortec 6L90 powertrain, a new exhaust brake system, large brakes, efficient ride, handling and steering, and safety and functional technologies including 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models and connectivity.
New Statesman New Statesman 2010
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