Spring-loaded

"Spring-loaded" in a Sentence (3 examples)

Near-synonym: sprung

A spring-loaded reducing valve, controllable from the cab, admitted h.p. steam to both h.p. and l.p. cylinders whenever necessary, as, for example, on starting; [...].

These spring-loaded seats are a bit harder and very snappy when you get off them.

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