SPRANG Synonyms
There are 36 hypernyms of the word sprang. (close relations)
Definition of SPRANG
springs
Best Alternative Words for SPRANG
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bound | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
bounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||||
leap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • an abrupt transition • a sudden and decisive increase • the distance leaped (or to be leaped) verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • jump down from an elevated point • cause to jump or leap | ||||||||
form | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality • a perceptual structure • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) • alternative names for the body of a human being • the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance • the visual appearance of something or someone • a printed document with spaces in which to write • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse • a particular mode in which something is manifested • (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary • a body of students who are taught together • an ability to perform well • a life-size dummy used to display clothes • a mold for setting concrete verb • create (as an entity) • to compose or represent • develop into a distinctive entity • give shape or form to • make something, usually for a specific function • establish or impress firmly in the mind • assume a form or shape | ||||||||
fountain | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises • a natural flow of ground water • an artificially produced flow of water • a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water | ||||||||
give | verbv | |||||||
noun • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length verb • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense • be the cause or source of • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody • convey or reveal information • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow • organize or be responsible for • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • give as a present; make a gift of • cause to happen or be responsible for • dedicate • give or supply • transmit (knowledge or skills) • bring about • leave with; give temporarily • emit or utter • endure the loss of • place into the hands or custody of • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause • give (as medicine) • give or convey physically • bestow • bestow, especially officially • move in order to make room for someone for something • give food to • contribute to some cause • break down, literally or metaphorically • estimate the duration or outcome of something • execute and deliver • deliver in exchange or recompense • afford access to • present to view • perform for an audience • be flexible under stress of physical force • propose • accord by verdict • manifest or show • offer in good faith • submit for consideration, judgment, or use • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion • allow to have or take • inflict as a punishment • occur • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man • proffer (a body part) | ||||||||
jump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive increase • an abrupt transition • (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another • a sudden involuntary movement • descent with a parachute • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • make a sudden physical attack on • increase suddenly and significantly • be highly noticeable • enter eagerly into • rise in rank or status • jump down from an elevated point • run off or leave the rails • jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute • cause to jump or leap • start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery • bypass • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions | ||||||||
leaping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||||
outflow | nounn | |||||||
noun • the discharge of a fluid from some container • the process of flowing out • a natural flow of ground water | ||||||||
outpouring | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural flow of ground water • a sudden rapid flow (as of water) • the pouring forth of a fluid • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) • a large flow | ||||||||
rebound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration • the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • return to a former condition | ||||||||
recoil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||||
resile | verbv | |||||||
verb • pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. • spring back; spring away from an impact • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure • return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | ||||||||
reverberate | verbv | |||||||
verb • ring or echo with sound • have a long or continuing effect • be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves • to throw or bend back (from a surface) • spring back; spring away from an impact • treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace | ||||||||
ricochet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a glancing rebound verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
saltation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface • (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species • an abrupt transition • taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||||
springiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | ||||||||
springtime | nounn | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring | ||||||||
natural spring | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural flow of ground water | ||||||||
take a hop | verbv | |||||||
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||