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Return spring

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springnoun(countable) An act of springing: a leap, a jump.
clockspringnounA spring in a mechanical clock.
watchspringnounThe mainspring in a mechanical watch (timepiece).
coil springnounA common type of mechanical spring in a form of a helix, manufactured in different styles and sizes for many different applications.
drawspringnoun(rail transport) The spring to which a drawbar is attached.
spring locknounA lock that fastens by means of a spring.
elliptic springnoun(mechanical engineering, automotive) A curved leaf spring of different styles.
spring valvenounA valve fitted with a spring.
spring studnounA rod passed through the axis of a coil-spring to keep it in place.
mainspringnoun(figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
spring hooknoun(fishing) An angler's snap-hook or spear-hook.
spring hammernounA mechanical hammer in which the blow is delivered or augmented by the force of a spring.
springmakingnounThe manufacture of springs (mechanical devices that exert force).
spring-boxnounThe frame of a sofa, etc., in which the springs are set.
springheadnounThe source of a natural spring.
springmakernounA manufacturer of springs (mechanical devices that exert force).
cross-springernoun(architecture) Alternative form of cross springer. [(architecture) A cross-rib in a groined vault.]
spring pinnounIn locomotives, an iron rod fitted between the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate the pressure on the axles.
hairspringnounA spring, made of a coil of fine wire, that is used to regulate the movement of a balance wheel in a watch.
leafspringnounAlternative form of leaf spring. [A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles]

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