Definition of spring

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Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..

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Proletaneous :: Proletaneous (a.) Having a numerous offspring.
Hurl :: Hurl (n.) A table on which fiber is stirred and mixed by beating with a bowspring.
Gemmule :: Gemmule (n.) One of the imaginary granules or atoms which, according to Darwin's hypothesis of pangenesis, are continually being thrown off from every cell or unit, and circulate freely throughout the system, and when supplied with proper nutriment multiply by self-division and ultimately develop into cells like those from which they were derived. They are supposed to be transmitted from the parent to the offspring, but are often transmitted in a dormant state during many generations and are the
Springer :: Springer (n.) The grampus.
Set :: Set (n.) Permanent change of figure in consequence of excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.; as, the set of a spring..
Fillip :: Fillip (v. t.) To strike with the nail of the finger, first placed against the ball of the thumb, and forced from that position with a sudden spring; to snap with the finger..
Vulcanology :: Vulcanology (n.) The science which treats of phenomena due to plutonic action, as in volcanoes, hot springs, etc..
Philoprogenitive :: Philoprogenitive (a.) Having the love of offspring; fond of children.
Bullfrog :: Bullfrog (n.) A very large species of frog (Rana Catesbiana), found in North America; -- so named from its loud bellowing in spring..
Saltant :: Saltant (v.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc..
Barrel :: Barrel (n.) A solid drum, or a hollow cylinder or case; as, the barrel of a windlass; the barrel of a watch, within which the spring is coiled..
Jump :: "Jump (v. t.) To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap; as, to jump a stream..
Source :: Source (n.) The rising from the ground, or beginning, of a stream of water or the like; a spring; a fountain..
Renascent :: Renascent (a.) Springing or rising again into being; being born again, or reproduced..
Drawbar :: Drawbar (n.) An openmouthed bar at the end of a car, which receives a coupling link and pin by which the car is drawn. It is usually provided with a spring to give elasticity to the connection between the cars of a train..
Resort :: Resort (n.) Active power or movement; spring.
Radix :: Radix (n.) A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an etymon..
Fruit :: Fruit (v. t.) The produce of animals; offspring; young; as, the fruit of the womb, of the loins, of the body..
Latent :: Latent (a.) Not visible or apparent; hidden; springs of action.
Regulator :: Regulator (n.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion, as: (a) The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. (b) The governor of a steam engine. (c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive..
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