Meanings
- not comparableOf a mechanical device, containing a spring that holds a component in a particular position.
Near-synonym: sprung
2 more examples
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; [...].
1961 Novermber, 'Voyageur', “The last of the Midland compounds”, in Trains Illustrated, page 675These spring-loaded seats are a bit harder and very snappy when you get off them.
2023 April 19, Pip Dunn, “Jack of all trades... and master of most”, in RAIL, number 981, page 56Synonyms: sprung
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of spring-load
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveOf a mechanical device, containing a spring that holds a component in a particular position.
Translations
Spanish con resorte tensor, resorte-tensado
- con resorte tensoradjective
- resorte-tensadoadjective
- tensionadoadjective
- tensado/tensionado con/“por”/mediante resorte (medio de)adjective
Cite this entry
spring-loaded. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spring-loaded
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