verbπShareTo weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation"Lifting the heavy box repeatedly sprung his back, causing him pain. "medicinephysiologyanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth."The water pipe sprung a leak, flooding the basement. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of beards) To grow."My grandfather has sprung a magnificent beard since he retired. "physiologyappearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to burst forth."The old mattress sprung a coil that poked through the fabric. "actionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make wet, to moisten."The rain sprung the dusty ground, making it damp and ready for planting. "weathernatureenvironmentChat 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."actionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now usually with "apart" or "open") To burst into pieces, to explode, to shatter."The old vase sprung apart when the clumsy child bumped into it. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go off."The alarm clock was set for 7:00 AM, but it sprung at 6:45 AM, waking everyone up early. "actionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to explode, to set off, to detonate."The firework sprung, sending sparks flying into the night sky. "actionmilitaryphysicswarenergytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually perfective) To crack."The old wooden chair had sprung a crack in the leg after years of use. "conditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have something crack."The old wooden chair sprung a crack when I sat down on it. "materialstructureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to crack."The pressure of the leaky faucet finally sprung a crack in the ceramic sink. "actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surprise by sudden or deft action."The teacher sprung a surprise quiz on the students, catching them completely off guard. "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 captain sprung the fishing boat, using the spring to carefully turn it away from the reef. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise a vessel's sheer."The shipwright carefully sprung the hull of the sailboat to increase its height above the waterline. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(cobblery) To raise a last's toe."The experienced shoemaker sprung the last, carefully raising the toe to ensure a better fit for the customer's arch. "technicalindustryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay or spend a certain sum, to cough up.""My dad sprung for pizza for the whole team after we won the game." "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise an offered price."The seller sprung the price of the used bicycle to $150. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a spring: to strongly rebound."The old trampoline sprung back with force after my little brother jumped on it. "physicsactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with springs, especially (of vehicles) to equip with a suspension."The old wagon was sprung with new coil springs to make the ride smoother for the farmer. "vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide spring or elasticity"The new mattress sprung with a satisfying pop when I sat down. "physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inspire, to motivate."The teacher's inspiring speech sprung a new sense of determination in the students. "mindemotionChat 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."technicalmaterialmachinephysicsactionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now rare) To reach maturity, to be fully grown."The young sapling sprung into a healthy, towering tree over the summer. "agebiologyplantorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly of cows) To swell with milk or pregnancy."The farmer knew Bessie had sprung when he saw how swollen her udder had become. "physiologyanimalbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of rattles) To sound, to play."The baby's rattle sprung when she shook it, making a cheerful noise. "soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend the springtime somewhere"My family often sprung their spring break vacation in the mountains. "timeholidayplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUtterly infatuated with someone; completely taken over by romantic interest."He was sprung on her, completely captivated by her new ideas about environmentalism. "emotionattitudemindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCaught doing something illegal or against the rules."The student was sprung for cheating on the exam. "policelawguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a spar) cracked or strained."The sailboat's main spar was sprung, making it unsafe to sail. "nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDrunk."My uncle was sprung after the family reunion, so he couldn't drive us home. "drinkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold tightly, to clasp."The little girl sprung the worn teddy bear tightly to her chest. "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."physicsactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force."The gale strained the timbers of the ship."actionwearChat 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 sprung the wooden beam to test its strength before using it in the new roof. "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."mindactionabilityChat 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"actionlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander"To prepare the juice, she sprung the pulp from the orange juice. "foodutensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo percolate; to be filtered."water straining through a sandy soil"processutilityfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make uneasy or unnatural; to produce with apparent effort; to force; to constrain."The teacher sprung a difficult question on the class, forcing them to think outside the box. "actionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge with importunity; to press."to strain a petition or invitation"communicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHug somebody; to hold somebody tightly."My little sister, feeling scared, sprung onto my lap, hugging me tightly. "humanactionbodyChat 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."familybiologysexanimalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading