[f. SPRING sb.1 22 or v.2] The process of providing with a spring or springs.

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1899.  N. & Q., 17 June, 479/2. A practical work on the springing and adjusting of watches.

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1906.  Westm. Gaz., 14 Nov., 9/2. Additional smoothness in running has been secured by certain modifications in the springing.

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