Definition of Spring

Noun

  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • a point at which water issues forth
  • a natural flow of ground water
    - natural spring
  • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
    "the spring was broken"
  • the season of growth
    "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"
    "he will hold office until the spring of next year"

Verb

  • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
    "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
  • develop suddenly
    "The tire sprang a leak"
  • spring back
    spring away from an impact
    "The rubber ball bounced"
    "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
    - take a hop
  • develop into a distinctive entity
    "our plans began to take shape"
    - take form - take shape
  • move forward by leaps and bounds
    "The horse bounded across the meadow"
    "The child leapt across the puddle"
    "Can you jump over the fence?"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Spring

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Unscramble spring

58 unscramble word found using the letters spring.
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