spring

/sprˈɪŋ/

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Noun
the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
Noun
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
Noun
a natural flow of ground water
Noun
a point at which water issues forth
Noun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Verb
move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
Verb
develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"
Verb
spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
Verb
develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"
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produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
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