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  • 1strut — [strut] vi. strutted, strutting [ME strouten, to spread out, swell out < OE strutian, to stand rigid < IE * streu < base * (s)ter , stiff, rigid > STARE] to walk in a vain, stiff, swaggering manner vt. 1. to provide with a strut or… …

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  • 2Strut — See also strut (disambiguation) A strut is a structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression. Struts provide outwards facing support in their lengthwise direction, which can be used to keep two other components separate,… …

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  • 3MacPherson strut — A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Front of the vehicle top right in image. Red section: Steering knuckle or hub carrier Blue section: Lower control arm or track control arm Light blue… …

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  • 4MacPherson strut — [mək fir′sən, məkfʉr′sən] n. [after Earle MacPherson who designed it in the 1950s] an assembly functioning as a STRUT (n. 2) in a suspension system in a motor vehicle, that combines a shock absorber inside a coil spring …

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  • 5Corvette leaf spring — Since 1963, transverse leaf springs have been an integral part of the suspension of GM s Chevrolet Corvette. This article concerns the practical differences between leafs and coils, popular misconceptions, and the design considerations that led… …

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  • 7Undercarriage — This article is about aircraft landing gear. For the Devin the Dude album, see Landing Gear. Undercarriage Undercarriage of a Boeing 777 300 …

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  • 8Dodge Challenger — Manufacturer Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation (1970–74) Mitsubishi Motors (1978–83) Dodge Division of Chrysler Group LLC (2008–present) Product …

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  • 9Volkswagen Beetle — This article is about the original Volkswagen Beetle. For the automobile introduced in 1998, see Volkswagen New Beetle. Volkswagen Type 1 Manufacturer Volkswagen Also called Beetle …

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