单词 | spring power |
释义 | > as lemmasspring power spring power n. †(a) the capacity or power to spring back into shape or position after compression, bending, etc.; = sense 13 (obsolete rare); (b) the capacity of a spring to do work; frequently attributive, designating devices powered by a spring. ΚΠ 1662 H. More Antidote against Atheism (ed. 3) ii. ii. §10 in Coll. Philos. Writings (ed. 2) Which Pressure (as in all flexible Bodies that have a Spring-power in them) is perpetual. 1827 U.S. Tel. 23 Apr. 3/5 (advt.) A Spring-power Washing Machine. 1873 Eng. Mechanic 18 July 448/1 The objection to spring-power is its short duration. 1961 Pop. Mech. July 195/1 (advt.) A new Kodak 35mm camera..has a spring-power film drive and automatic electric eye. 2010 L. Penman Clock Repairer's Handbk. ii. 39/1 Gently let the chuck wind back under spring power until the spring is tight in the barrel. < as lemmas |
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