laspring

/ˈlæsprɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A spring or coil that stores energy and releases it when compressed or extended, especially in the form of a leaf spring on a vehicle.

“The laspring in the car’s suspension system helped to absorb the shock of the pothole.”

2. verb

To store energy or tension in a spring, especially in the form of a leaf spring on a vehicle.

“The engineer lasprings the new suspension system to test its performance.”

Synonyms

  • coil
  • flexion
  • spring
  • torsion

Antonyms

  • compression
  • straightening