SPRING-LOADED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does spring-loaded mean? 

• SPRING-LOADED (adjective)
  The adjective SPRING-LOADED has 1 sense:

1. containing a compressed spring that presses one part against another

  Familiarity information: SPRING-LOADED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SPRING-LOADED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Containing a compressed spring that presses one part against another

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

spring (a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed)

 Context examples 

Main findings are that snap-jaws are the fastest of the spring-loaded ant mouthparts, and the fastest currently known animal movement.

(Dracula Ant Found to Be Fastest Creature on Earth, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)