Visual meaning of 'sprain'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of sprain: The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining - Image 1

sprain: The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining - Thumbnail 1

sprain: The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining - Thumbnail 2

noun

The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining

"a bad sprain of the wrist"

Visual illustration of sprain: To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation - Image 1

sprain: To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation - Thumbnail 1

sprain: To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation - Thumbnail 2

verb

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"He sprained his ankle while playing basketball. "

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