Dictionary

spring

/spɹɪŋ/

verb

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

to sprain one's ankle

noun

An act of springing: a leap, a jump.

    Synonyms:
  • impetus
  • impulse
  • springtime

verb

To burst forth.

verb

To hold tightly, to clasp.

verb

To 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.