leaf springs
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The leaf springs flex; the bumper nearly kisses the ground.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2012
The running gear is simply sprung with individual leaf springs for each axle; it is not connected by equalizing levers.
From The 'Pioneer': Light Passenger Locomotive of 1851 United States Bulletin 240, Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, paper 42, 1964 by White, John H.
The leaves are ternate, segments numerous; each leaf springs from the tuber, with the exception of those of the involucre.
From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John
If any one of the six hoisting cables broke or stretched unduly, or if their tension slackened for any reason, powerful leaf springs were released causing brake shoes to grip the rails.
From Elevator Systems of the Eiffel Tower, 1889 by Vogel, Robert M.
