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unsprung

unsprung

1 8.5
Having no springs to reduce shocks in a vehicle or machine
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsprʌŋ/
  • Specialized
: sin resortes
  • The old carriage had an unsprung axle, making the ride very rough.

The thing is now that a wheel hop motor, by putting the motors on the wheels, increases the unsprung weight.

Examples

  • The mechanic explained that the unsprung parts of the car affect how it handles shocks.

  • An unsprung suspension can lead to a rough ride.

  • Bicycles with unsprung frames can be uncomfortable on bumpy roads.

  • The vehicle had an unsprung weight that affected its handling.

  • The old carriage had an unsprung axle, making the ride very rough.

  • Bicycles with unsprung frames can be uncomfortable on bumpy roads.

  • An unsprung suspension system contributes to a harsher driving experience.

Synonyms

springless
vsunsprung
1 7.1

Having little energy and no bounce

describes items without mechanical suspension parts

How Springy

bouncy
26 2.0
spring-loaded
  • Specialized
5 5.4
unsprung
  • Specialized
1 8.5
rigid
37 4.0

Surface Forms

unsprung positive

Morphology

unsprung = sprung (transparent) = un + sprung

Meaning is a straightforward negation: 'un-' + 'sprung' = 'not sprung' (not fitted with springs or not mounted on springs).

Etymology

Unsprung is made from un- 'not' and sprung, the past form of spring, which is a 'coil' that makes things bounce. So an unsprung axle or part is one without that spring action, which is why it gives a rough, bumpy ride.