单词 | arab cradle spring |
释义 | > as lemmasArab cradle spring Arab cradle spring n. Cycling (now historical and rare) a type of S-shaped metal spring used to support a bicycle saddle; cf. Arab spring n. 1. [Apparently after Arab, a former brand of bicycle associated with this type of saddle.] ΚΠ 1880 Eng. Mechanic & World of Sci. 30 Apr. 188/2 (heading) The Arab cradle spring... One of the best inventions of the present day connected with bicycle matters is this cradle spring. 1887 Viscount Bury & G. L. Hillier Cycling (Badminton Libr. of Sports & Pastimes) v. 201 A strap may be run through the lower curl of an Arab cradle spring... The strap should in no case be put through the saddle loops or through the top loops of an Arab spring. 2002 Age (Melbourne) (Nexis) 29 Sept. (Drive section) 16 The Sociable [i.e. a tricycle made in 1882] weighs about 73kg, has a mildsteel frame, 117cm wheels, solid rubber tyres and adjustable seats with Arab cradle springs. < as lemmas |
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