spiral spring
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spiral spring
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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Here she uses the spiral spring toy known as the Slinky.
From New York Times
The same thing will happen if a spiral spring be substituted for the coach spring.
From Project Gutenberg
The spiral spring is described as received in two cups,—one above and one below.
From Project Gutenberg
The force of the blow is regulated by the height to which the hammer is raised, which may be adjusted by the nuts beneath the spiral springs.
From Project Gutenberg
Here one spring only is used, and it is first made a straight spiral spring, and then bent round and its ends united.
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