💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bow spring"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| leaf springnoun | A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles |
| springheadnoun | The source of a natural spring. |
| drawspringnoun | (rail transport) The spring to which a drawbar is attached. |
| spring-boxnoun | The frame of a sofa, etc., in which the springs are set. |
| bowmakingnoun | The manufacture of bows for archery. |
| elliptic springnoun | (mechanical engineering, automotive) A curved leaf spring of different styles. |
| springnoun | (countable) An act of springing: a leap, a jump. |
| clockspringnoun | A spring in a mechanical clock. |
| trailing springnoun | A spring fixed in the axle box of the trailing wheels of a locomotive engine, and so placed as to assist in deadening any shock which may occur. |
| coil springnoun | A common type of mechanical spring in a form of a helix, manufactured in different styles and sizes for many different applications. |
| drill bownoun | a bow used to rapidly turn a drill around which the bowstring takes a turn |
| leafspringnoun | Alternative form of leaf spring. [A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles] |
| springmakingnoun | The manufacture of springs (mechanical devices that exert force). |
| cross-springernoun | (architecture) Alternative form of cross springer. [(architecture) A cross-rib in a groined vault.] |
| bow thrusternoun | (nautical) A sideways-pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability. |
| hairspringnoun | A spring, made of a coil of fine wire, that is used to regulate the movement of a balance wheel in a watch. |
| spring valvenoun | A valve fitted with a spring. |
| reefing bowspritnoun | (nautical) A bowsprit rigged so that it can be easily run in, or shortened by sliding inboard. It was popular in cutters. |
| return springnoun | (mechanics) The spring that returns a door handle or knob to its original position when rotated. |
| watchspringnoun | The mainspring in a mechanical watch (timepiece). |
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