Springing

Definitions

1. The action of the verb to spring.
   uncountable
2. A set of springs in a vehicle, etc.
   uncountable
3. The spring of an arch: the lowest part of an arch on both sides.
   archaic, countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Bolsterless trailer bogies have⟳ been used, incorporating in the construction laminated springs mounted on the axle boxes, and steel helical springs with auxiliary rubbers, thus maintaining the high standard of springing of the swing⟳ bolster bogies.”

“In general, steel springs were stipulated for primary suspension, although rubber was accepted for auxiliary springing; hydraulic dampers were specified and the use⟳ of laminated springs ruled out.”

“The arch failed first at the crown, then at the quarterings, and finally at the springings. After demolition the girders for half the new structure⟳ were erected on bedstones already built on the abutments behind the springings of the old arch.”

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