"return spring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: return springs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} return spring (plural return springs)
  1. (mechanics) The spring that returns a door handle or knob to its original position when rotated. Categories (topical): Mechanics
    Sense id: en-return_spring-en-noun-XmqKKBxF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, mechanical-engineering, mechanics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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