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Springs, in its noun form, refers to round coils or helical structures typically made of flexible material, such as metal or rubber, which when compressed or stretched, have the ability to return to their original shape. Springs possess a unique property known as elasticity, allowing them to absorb and store mechanical energy.
These mechanical devices are utilized in various fields, from machinery and automobiles to household items. They serve multiple functions, including storing energy, resisting force, and providing support or suspension. Springs can be found in a multitude of objects, such as mattresses, trampolines, pens, locks, shock absorbers, and even in the human body as part of the skeletal structure known as the "vertebral column."
Different types of springs exist to accommodate specific applications. Some common variations are compression springs, designed to resist being compressed; tension springs, capable of resisting tension or stretching forces; torsion springs, created to endure twisting motions; and extension springs, made to expand and return to their original shape.
The study and application of springs are integral in the engineering and design realms. Engineers and technicians consider factors like spring rate (the relationship between force and deformation), material properties, and dimensions to determine the appropriate type and size of spring required for a particular purpose. Springs play an essential role in the movement, stability, and functionality of various mechanisms and are thus a fundamental component in many industries.
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Outflows of water or other liquid from the earth.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "springs" has an Old English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It comes from the Old English word "springan", which means "to leap, burst forth, fly up" in reference to the action of water flowing out of the ground. This Old English word is related to the Proto-Germanic word "sprengan", which also means "to burst, jump, spring". The word has been used to refer to a water source for centuries, eventually leading to its modern use to describe a natural underground reservoir or the site where water naturally emerges from the ground.
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