Definition of spring

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spring - 12 definitions

- noun
1. spring -- the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
synonyms: springtime
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. spring -- a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. spring -- a natural flow of ground water
synonyms: fountain, outflow, outpouring, natural spring
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4. spring -- a point at which water issues forth
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5. give -- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
synonyms: give, springiness
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. leap -- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
synonyms: leap, leaping, saltation, bound, bounce
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
7. jump -- move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
synonyms: jump, leap, bound
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. form -- develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"
synonyms: form, take form, take shape
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. bounce -- spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
synonyms: bounce, resile, take a hop, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. spring -- develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"
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11. spring -- produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. spring, sprung -- to move upward suddenly and swiftly
synonyms: sprung, springs, respring, unsprung, sprong
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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