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sprang

/spɹæŋ/

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

Examples :

"The soccer player's ankle sprang when she twisted it awkwardly during the game, forcing her to leave the field. "

medicine physiology body anatomy

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To burst forth.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The cat sprang from under the bed when it heard the can opener." "

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(of beards) To grow.

Examples :

"After a week of camping, a noticeable beard sprang from his face. "

physiology body appearance

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To cause to burst forth.

Examples :

"The pipe sprang a leak, spraying water all over the bathroom floor. "

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To make wet, to moisten.

Examples :

"The morning dew sprang the grass, making it shimmer in the sunlight. "

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(usually with "to" or "up") To rise suddenly, (of tears) to well up.

Examples :

"The documentary made tears spring to their eyes."

action body physiology

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(now usually with "apart" or "open") To burst into pieces, to explode, to shatter.

Examples :

"The old wooden box, weakened by termites, sprang apart when I tried to lift it. "

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Examples :

"The race car sprang off the starting line with a roar. "

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To cause to explode, to set off, to detonate.

Examples :

"The faulty firework sprang the entire display into a chaotic explosion. "

military weapon action

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(usually perfective) To crack.

Examples :

"The old wooden floorboard sprang when Grandma stepped on it. "

action condition

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To have something crack.

Examples :

"After years of wear, a crack suddenly sprang in the old wooden chair. "

material physics

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To cause to crack.

Examples :

"The intense heat of the summer sun sprang cracks in the sidewalk. "

material action

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To surprise by sudden or deft action.

Examples :

"The class sprang into action when the teacher announced a surprise quiz. "

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(of arches) To build, to form the initial curve of.

Examples :

"They sprung an arch over the lintel."

architecture building

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(of arches, with "from") To extend, to curve.

Examples :

"The arches spring from the front posts."

architecture building

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To turn a vessel using a spring attached to its anchor cable.

Examples :

"The fishing boat sprang using its anchor cable, pivoting neatly to face the incoming tide. "

nautical sailing technical

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To raise a vessel's sheer.

Examples :

"The shipwright expertly sprung the bow of the longboat, giving it a more elegant curve. "

nautical sailing technical

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(cobblery) To raise a last's toe.

Examples :

"The cobbler sprang the last's toe to fit the shoe properly. "

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To pay or spend a certain sum, to cough up.

Examples :

"Since I forgot my wallet, my sister sprang for lunch. "

finance business economy

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To raise an offered price.

Examples :

"The seller sprang the price of the used bicycle from $50 to $75. "

business finance

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To act as a spring: to strongly rebound.

Examples :

"The metal clip sprang open when I tried to close the lunchbox. "

physics action energy

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To equip with springs, especially (of vehicles) to equip with a suspension.

Examples :

"The car mechanic sprang the old truck with new shock absorbers to make the ride smoother. "

vehicle technology machine

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To provide spring or elasticity

Examples :

"The new mattress sprung easily, providing a comfortable feeling. "

physics material energy

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To inspire, to motivate.

Examples :

"The teacher's encouraging words sprang the students into action, eager to start the project. "

mind action attitude

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To deform owing to excessive pressure, to become warped; to intentionally deform in order to position and then straighten in place.

Examples :

"A piece of timber sometimes springs in seasoning."

material physics technical action

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(now rare) To reach maturity, to be fully grown.

Examples :

"The young sapling sprang into a strong, healthy tree over the summer. "

age biology organism

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(chiefly of cows) To swell with milk or pregnancy.

Examples :

"The farmer knew the cow sprang; her udder was noticeably larger and fuller. "

physiology animal biology agriculture

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(of rattles) To sound, to play.

Examples :

"The rattlesnake's rattle sprang a loud, sharp sound as it slithered past. "

sound music entertainment

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To spend the springtime somewhere

Examples :

"My family sprung their spring break vacation in Florida. "

time nature action

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To hold tightly, to clasp.

Examples :

"She sprang her daughter to her chest as the dog ran near. "

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To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.

Examples :

"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."

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To damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force.

Examples :

"The gale strained the timbers of the ship."

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To act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as when bending a beam.

Examples :

"The carpenter sprang the wooden beam, bending it to fit the doorway. "

technical physics material

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To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.

Examples :

"Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."

action mind ability

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To stretch beyond its proper limit; to do violence to, in terms of intent or meaning.

Examples :

"to strain the law in order to convict an accused person"

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To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander

Examples :

"The cook sprang the cooked pasta from its water using a large colander. "

food utensil process

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To percolate; to be filtered.

Examples :

"water straining through a sandy soil"

process chemistry

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To make uneasy or unnatural; to produce with apparent effort; to force; to constrain.

Examples :

"The sudden question from the teacher sprang a look of panic on the student's face. "

action mind condition

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To urge with importunity; to press.

Examples :

"to strain a petition or invitation"

action demand communication

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Hug somebody; to hold somebody tightly.

Examples :

"He sprang his arms around his mother, giving her a big hug. "

human action body family

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To beget, generate (of light), engender, copulate (both of animals and humans), lie with, be born, come into the world.

Examples :

"A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."

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