suspension system
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- noun
- /səˈspɛnʃən ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
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sistema de suspensión
- I bet you've never seen a suspension system like this.
Examples
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All Integra models feature a fully independent double-wishbone suspension system, 4-wheel disc brakes—ventilated at the front and solid at the rear—and an anti-lock braking system.
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Available today on the Corvette and other high-end GM vehicles, it is a suspension system that makes use of magnetorheological materials, which change stiffness under the influence of a magnetic field.
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It's just a great suspension system.
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Rear-wheel suspension systems are a fairly new addition to mountain bikes, Alonzo said.
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The suspension system doesn't switch abruptly between riding modes.
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"Innovation is paramount in this industry," said Roland Alonzo, who designed a new mountain-bike suspension system.
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The 2-stage mountain-bike suspension system designed with 3-D CAD by Roland Alonzo is active in proportion to pedal force.
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The engineers designed a new suspension system to improve the vehicle's ride comfort on rough terrain.
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When driving over potholes, the suspension system helps to absorb the impact, making the ride smoother.
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After inspecting the car, the mechanic explained that the suspension system was malfunctioning and needed repairs.
Synonyms
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A system of springs and shock absorbers that makes vehicle rides smoother
Antonyms
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase simply names a system composed of suspension components; its meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'suspension' (the springs/shocks assembly) + 'system' (a collection of interacting parts). Although somewhat technical, the construction follows ordinary compounding patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows the two words can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Suspension system comes from the simple image of the car body being 'suspended' above the wheels by parts like springs and shock absorbers. Because those parts take the bumps and protect the car, the term now means the parts that give a car a 'smooth ride'.