spring
spring /spɝˈɪŋ/
noun
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(
)
The season of growth
(
springtime
, spring
)
the season of growth
The emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
He will hold office until the spring of next year
he will hold office until the spring of next year
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()
A metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
(
spring
)
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
The spring was broken
the spring was broken
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()
A natural flow of ground water
(
fountain
, natural spring
, outflow
, outpouring
, spring
)
a natural flow of ground water
The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.
The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.
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()
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
(
bound
, saltation
, bounce
, leap
, leaping
, spring
)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
With a leap of faith, she jumped into the unknown.
With a leap of faith, she jumped into the unknown.
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()
The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
(
springiness
, give
, spring
)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
I can feel the springs in my mattress poking me and it's really uncomfortable
I can feel the springs in my mattress poking me and it's really uncomfortable
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()
A point at which water issues forth
(
spring
)
a point at which water issues forth
Fresh water gushed out from the spring, providing relief to the thirsty travelers.
Fresh water gushed out from the spring, providing relief to the thirsty travelers.
verb
-
()
Move forward by leaps and bounds
(
bound
, spring
, jump
, leap
)
move forward by leaps and bounds
The horse bounded across the meadow
The horse bounded across the meadow
The child leapt across the puddle
The child leapt across the puddle
Can you jump over the fence?
Can you jump over the fence?
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()
Develop into a distinctive entity
(
spring
, take form
, take shape
, form
)
develop into a distinctive entity
Our plans began to take shape
our plans began to take shape
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()
Spring back; spring away from an impact
(
recoil
, resile
, reverberate
, bounce
, bound
, rebound
, ricochet
, spring
, take a hop
)
spring back; spring away from an impact
The rubber ball bounced
The rubber ball bounced
These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
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()
Develop suddenly
(
spring
)
develop suddenly
The tire sprang a leak
The tire sprang a leak
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Produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
(
spring
)
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving
He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving
