"elliptic spring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elliptic springs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} elliptic spring (plural elliptic springs)
  1. (mechanical engineering, automotive) A curved leaf spring of different styles. Categories (topical): Automotive, Mechanical engineering

Inflected forms

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