verbπShareTo weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation"The soccer player's ankle sprang when she twisted it awkwardly during the game, forcing her to leave the field. "medicinephysiologybodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth."Example Sentence: "The cat sprang from under the bed when it heard the can opener." "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of beards) To grow."After a week of camping, a noticeable beard sprang from his face. "physiologybodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to burst forth."The pipe sprang a leak, spraying water all over the bathroom floor. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make wet, to moisten."The morning dew sprang the grass, making it shimmer in the sunlight. "natureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with "to" or "up") To rise suddenly, (of tears) to well up."The documentary made tears spring to their eyes."actionbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now usually with "apart" or "open") To burst into pieces, to explode, to shatter."The old wooden box, weakened by termites, sprang apart when I tried to lift it. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go off."The race car sprang off the starting line with a roar. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to explode, to set off, to detonate."The faulty firework sprang the entire display into a chaotic explosion. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually perfective) To crack."The old wooden floorboard sprang when Grandma stepped on it. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have something crack."After years of wear, a crack suddenly sprang in the old wooden chair. "materialphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to crack."The intense heat of the summer sun sprang cracks in the sidewalk. "materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surprise by sudden or deft action."The class sprang into action when the teacher announced a surprise quiz. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of arches) To build, to form the initial curve of."They sprung an arch over the lintel."architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of arches, with "from") To extend, to curve."The arches spring from the front posts."architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a vessel using a spring attached to its anchor cable."The fishing boat sprang using its anchor cable, pivoting neatly to face the incoming tide. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise a vessel's sheer."The shipwright expertly sprung the bow of the longboat, giving it a more elegant curve. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(cobblery) To raise a last's toe."The cobbler sprang the last's toe to fit the shoe properly. "technicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay or spend a certain sum, to cough up."Since I forgot my wallet, my sister sprang for lunch. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise an offered price."The seller sprang the price of the used bicycle from $50 to $75. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a spring: to strongly rebound."The metal clip sprang open when I tried to close the lunchbox. "physicsactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with springs, especially (of vehicles) to equip with a suspension."The car mechanic sprang the old truck with new shock absorbers to make the ride smoother. "vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide spring or elasticity"The new mattress sprung easily, providing a comfortable feeling. "physicsmaterialenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inspire, to motivate."The teacher's encouraging words sprang the students into action, eager to start the project. "mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deform owing to excessive pressure, to become warped; to intentionally deform in order to position and then straighten in place."A piece of timber sometimes springs in seasoning."materialphysicstechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now rare) To reach maturity, to be fully grown."The young sapling sprang into a strong, healthy tree over the summer. "agebiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly of cows) To swell with milk or pregnancy."The farmer knew the cow sprang; her udder was noticeably larger and fuller. "physiologyanimalbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of rattles) To sound, to play."The rattlesnake's rattle sprang a loud, sharp sound as it slithered past. "soundmusicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend the springtime somewhere"My family sprung their spring break vacation in Florida. "timenatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold tightly, to clasp."She sprang her daughter to her chest as the dog ran near. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a force or forces to by stretching out."Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force."The gale strained the timbers of the ship."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as when bending a beam."The carpenter sprang the wooden beam, bending it to fit the doorway. "technicalphysicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable."Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."actionmindabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch beyond its proper limit; to do violence to, in terms of intent or meaning."to strain the law in order to convict an accused person"languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander"The cook sprang the cooked pasta from its water using a large colander. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo percolate; to be filtered."water straining through a sandy soil"processchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make uneasy or unnatural; to produce with apparent effort; to force; to constrain."The sudden question from the teacher sprang a look of panic on the student's face. "actionmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge with importunity; to press."to strain a petition or invitation"actiondemandcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHug somebody; to hold somebody tightly."He sprang his arms around his mother, giving her a big hug. "humanactionbodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beget, generate (of light), engender, copulate (both of animals and humans), lie with, be born, come into the world."A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."familybiologyhumananimalsexorganismbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading