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bed·spring

(bĕd′sprĭng′)
n.
One of the springs supporting the mattress of a bed.
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bedspring

(ˈbɛdsprɪŋ)
n
a spring that supports a mattress
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bed•spring

(ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ)

n.
a set of springs for the support of a mattress.
[1910–15]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. [画像:bedspring - (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed]bedspring - (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed
bedframe, bedstead - the framework of a bed
box spring - a coiled bedspring in a frame that is covered with cloth
spring - a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
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