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spring vs leaf spring

leaf spring vs spring

spring and leaf spring both are nouns.

spring is a verb but leaf spring is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spring Yes No Yes No
leaf spring Yes No No No
As nouns, leaf spring is a hyponym of spring; that is, leaf spring is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spring:
  • spring: a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
  • leaf spring: long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together
Other hyponyms of spring include bedspring, coil spring, volute spring, mainspring, spiral spring.
spring (noun) leaf spring (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
a point at which water issues forth
a natural flow of ground water
the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
spring (verb) leaf spring (verb)
develop suddenly
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
spring back; spring away from an impact
move forward by leaps and bounds
develop into a distinctive entity
Difference between spring and leaf spring

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