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Bow spring

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leaf springnounA spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles
springheadnounThe source of a natural spring.
drawspringnoun(rail transport) The spring to which a drawbar is attached.
spring-boxnounThe frame of a sofa, etc., in which the springs are set.
bowmakingnounThe 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.
clockspringnounA spring in a mechanical clock.
trailing springnounA 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 springnounA common type of mechanical spring in a form of a helix, manufactured in different styles and sizes for many different applications.
drill bownouna bow used to rapidly turn a drill around which the bowstring takes a turn
leafspringnounAlternative form of leaf spring. [A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles]
springmakingnounThe 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.
hairspringnounA spring, made of a coil of fine wire, that is used to regulate the movement of a balance wheel in a watch.
spring valvenounA 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.
watchspringnounThe mainspring in a mechanical watch (timepiece).

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