"trailing spring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trailing springs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} trailing spring (plural trailing springs)
  1. A spring fixed in the axle box of the trailing wheels of a locomotive engine, and so placed as to assist in deadening any shock which may occur. Wikipedia link: John Weale
    Sense id: en-trailing_spring-en-noun-4WOTI~BO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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