spring

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spring Definition

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

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