unsprung

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Not sprung.

   • an unsprung trap
2. 2

   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); […].
3. 3

   Not fitted with springs

   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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   1. 4

      simple past and past participle of unspring

The neighborhood