Spring Definition
sprĭng
sprang, springing, springs, sprung
verb
sprang, springing, springs, sprung
To move upward or forward in a single quick motion or a series of such motions; leap.
The goat sprang over the log.
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To move suddenly and rapidly.
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To leap over; vault.
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To start doing something suddenly.
The firefighters sprang into action.
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To cause to close or snap shut, as by a spring.
To spring a trap.
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noun
springs
The quality of elasticity; resilience.
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The act or an instance of springing.
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A device, typically a coil of wire, that returns to its original form after being forced out of shape.
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Energetic bounce.
A spring to one's step.
American Heritage
Energy or vigor, as in one's walk.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Of or acting like a spring; elastic; resilient.
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Having, or supported on, a spring or springs.
A spring mattress.
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Of, for, appearing in, or planted in the spring.
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Coming from a spring (see.
Spring water.
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Synonyms:
idiom
spring a leak
- To starting leak a fluid suddenly:
The boat sprang a leak. My balloon has sprung a leak.
American Heritage
spring a leak
- to begin to leak suddenly or unexpectedly
Webster's New World
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Spring
Origin of Spring
Middle English springen from Old English springan N., Middle English springe from Old English spring wellspring
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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