leaf spring

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef spring]
- /lif sprɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef spring]
- /lif sprɪŋ/

Definitions of leaf spring words

noun leaf spring a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal bracketed together: used in some suspension systems of carriages and automobiles. 1
noun leaf spring one of a number of metal strips bracketed together in length to form a compound spring 0
noun leaf spring the compound spring so formed 0
noun leaf spring a spring built up of strips of metal 0
noun leaf spring A leaf spring is a spring built from narrow, flat blades which resist load in bending. 0
noun leaf spring A spring in the form of a curved length of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles. 0

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Origin of leaf spring

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Leaf spring

noun

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adverb

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determiner

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leaf spring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

leaf spring usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for leaf spring

noun leaf spring

cushion — A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable.
spring — String PRocessING language

All 2 Synonyms of leaf spring