SPRING-LOADED

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 I. (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)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb spring-load

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