Definition of spring

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Spring (v. t.) To cause to close suddenly, as the parts of a trap operated by a spring; as, to spring a trap..

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Springer :: Springer (n.) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid abutment for each section of vaulting..
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..
Overbear :: Overbear (v. i.) To bear fruit or offspring to excess; to be too prolific.
Tarantass :: Tarantass (n.) A low four-wheeled carriage used in Russia. The carriage box rests on two long, springy poles which run from the fore to the hind axletree. When snow falls, the wheels are taken off, and the body is mounted on a sledge..
Hepatica :: Hepatica (n.) A genus of pretty spring flowers closely related to Anemone; squirrel cup.
Axil :: Axil (n.) The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs..
Springle :: Springing (n.) Growth; increase; also, that which springs up; a shoot; a plant..
Bullfrog :: Bullfrog (n.) A very large species of frog (Rana Catesbiana), found in North America; -- so named from its loud bellowing in spring..
Jump :: Jump (v. i.) To spring free from the ground by the muscular action of the feet and legs; to project one's self through the air; to spring; to bound; to leap.
Run :: Run (a.) To flow, as a liquid; to ascend or descend; to course; as, rivers run to the sea; sap runs up in the spring; her blood ran cold..
Mestizo :: Mestizo (n.) The offspring of an Indian or a negro and a European or person of European stock.
Vault :: Vault (n.) A leap by aid of the hands, or of a pole, springboard, or the like..
Apollinaris Water :: Apollinaris water () An effervescing alkaline mineral water used as a table beverage. It is obtained from a spring in Apollinarisburg, near Bonn..
Springer :: Springer (n.) One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who rouses game..
Costal-nerved :: Costal-nerved (a.) Having the nerves spring from the midrib.
Get :: Get (n.) Offspring; progeny; as, the get of a stallion..
Start :: Start (n.) The act of starting; a sudden spring, leap, or motion, caused by surprise, fear, pain, or the like; any sudden motion, or beginning of motion..
Charitable :: Charitable (a.) Of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institution..
Fountainless :: Fountainless (a.) Having no fountain; destitute of springs or sources of water.
Medicinal :: Medicinal (a.) Having curative or palliative properties; used for the cure or alleviation of bodily disorders; as, medicinal tinctures, plants, or springs..
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