Noun: suspension system
- A mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
"The car's new suspension system provided a smoother ride";
- suspension
Derived forms: suspension systems
Type of: mechanical system
Part of: automotive vehicle, bogie [Asia], car, motor vehicle, railcar, railroad car [N. Amer], railway car [Brit, Cdn], railway carriage [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Suspension system