luxuriant plant growth in spring

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.

plural of spring rider

Synonym of spring rider

Of, from, or related to a period of Chinese history during the first half of the Eastern Zhou dynasty, usually reckoned from its founding at Luoyang in 771 BC until the Partition of Jin in 403 BC, considered to have begun the Warring States period.

plural of trailing spring

In locomotives, an iron rod fitted between the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate the pressure on the axles.

A device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring.

(fishing) An angler's snap-hook or spear-hook. / A latch or door-hook with a spring-catch for keeping it fast in the staple.

(construction) A beam of considerable span, without central support; the tie beam of a truss. / (nautical) A beam that supports the side of a paddle box.