verbπShareTo weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation"After springing his ankle while playing basketball, he had to wear a brace. "medicinephysiologybodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth."Rain was so heavy that water was springing from the cracks in the sidewalk. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of beards) To grow."His beard was only springing in patches when he was a teenager, but now it's thick and full. "physiologybodyappearancehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to burst forth."The heavy rain was springing leaks in the old roof. "actionprocessenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make wet, to moisten."The gardener was springing water on the dry soil to help the seeds grow. "natureenvironmentweatherChat 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, overloaded with heavy books, was springing apart at the seams. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go off."The alarm clock sprang, startling the student awake. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to explode, to set off, to detonate."The soldiers were responsible for springing the trap. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually perfective) To crack."The old wooden chair was springing a crack right along the seat when I sat down. "materialphysicsstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have something crack."The old wooden chair sprung when I sat down too heavily. "materialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to crack."The old wooden chair was springing a crack under his weight. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surprise by sudden or deft action."The cat, hidden behind the couch, was springing on the unsuspecting dog as it walked by. "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."architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a vessel using a spring attached to its anchor cable."The captain was springing the boat around so it faced the dock, using the anchor cable and a nearby buoy to maneuver. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise a vessel's sheer."The shipwright was carefully springing the hull to achieve the desired curve. "nauticalsailingtechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(cobblery) To raise a last's toe."The cobbler, carefully springing the last, increased the shoe's toe height for the customer with bunions. "technicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay or spend a certain sum, to cough up."After losing the bet, he was springing ten dollars to his friend. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise an offered price.""Because there were multiple offers on the house, the buyers kept springing their bid to try and win." "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a spring: to strongly rebound."The trampoline was old, but it was still springing enthusiastically with each jump. "physicsactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with springs, especially (of vehicles) to equip with a suspension."The mechanic is springing the old car to improve the ride quality. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide spring or elasticity"The trampoline was old, but the metal frame was still springing back with each jump. "physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inspire, to motivate."The teacher's encouraging words were like springing a newfound confidence in the student, motivating her to participate in class. "actionmindChat 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."materialphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now rare) To reach maturity, to be fully grown.""Grandfather always said that a plum tree wasn't really springing until it bore its first ripe fruit." "agebiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly of cows) To swell with milk or pregnancy."The farmer could tell that Bessie was springing; her udder was getting noticeably larger each day. "animalphysiologyagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of rattles) To sound, to play."The toddler was happily springing his rattle, making a joyful noise. "soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend the springtime somewhere""My family is springing in Italy this year; we're excited to see the flowers bloom in Tuscany." "timeholidayplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to spring."The cat's sudden springing from the couch startled the sleeping dog. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of springs in a vehicle, etc."The mechanic said the car's springing was old and needed to be replaced to improve the ride quality. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spring of an arch: the lowest part of an arch on both sides."The stonemasons carefully examined the springing of the Roman arch, making sure it was perfectly aligned with the supporting walls before continuing to build upwards. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat springs or spring."The old mattress had a few springing coils that poked through the fabric. "naturephysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(characterizing the power of attorney) That takes effect only after the incapacity of the grantor or some other definite future act or circumstance."The springing power of attorney allows my daughter to manage my finances only if I become unable to do so myself. "lawpropertyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold tightly, to clasp."The toddler, afraid of the loud noise, was springing to his mother's leg for comfort. "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."actionChat 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 was springing the wooden arch into place, carefully bending it to fit the frame. "physicstechnicalenergymachineChat 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."actionabilitymindphysiologyChat 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"languagewritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander"She was springing the cooked pasta in the colander to drain the water. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo percolate; to be filtered."water straining through a sandy soil"processfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make uneasy or unnatural; to produce with apparent effort; to force; to constrain."He was springing a smile to greet his boss, even though he was feeling frustrated. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge with importunity; to press."to strain a petition or invitation"actiondemandattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHug somebody; to hold somebody tightly."After winning the race, she was springing her coach with joy. "humanactionbodysensationChat 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."biologysexfamilyanimalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading