coil spring

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coil spring

(Mechanical Engineering) a helical spring formed from wire

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coil′ spring`

any spring of wire coiled helically, having a cylindrical or conical outline.

[1875–80]

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Noun

coil spring - a spring in the shape of a coil

volute spring

spring - a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"

Translations

coil spring

n → Sprungfeder f

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