unsprung
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3ADJ.
heavy
VERB + UNSPRUNG
reduce
UNSPRUNG + NOUN
weight
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adj
Not sprung.
an unsprung trap
Not supported by the suspension of a vehicle.
The locomotive is carried on two six-wheel bogies, the outer axles of each bogie being driven by series type d.c. motors, completely suspended to reduce the unsprung weight to a minimum.
Amongst the factors peculiar to electric m.u. traction are the heavy unsprung weight of the motors (generally, the greater the weight, the worse is the riding); […].
Not fitted with springs; lacking springs.
The Winchburgh Shale Line is of 2 ft. 6 in. gauge. The surface trucks or tubs are cuboidal metal boxes mounted on unsprung four-wheeled chassis.
He had an unsprung trailer for the job[.]
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3an unsprung trap
WiktionaryThe locomotive is carried on two six-wheel bogies, the outer axles of each bogie being driven by series type d.c. motors, completely suspended to reduce the unsprung weight to a minimum.
WiktionaryAmongst the factors peculiar to electric m.u. traction are the heavy unsprung weight of the motors (generally, the greater the weight, the worse is the riding); […].
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