spring
//sprɪŋ//
Noun
The season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow and the weather becomes warmer
Flowers bloom in spring.
A coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when pressed or pulled
The spring in the pen allows the tip to retract.
A place where water flows naturally from the ground
We found a natural spring in the forest.
The ability of something to return to its original shape after being pressed or stretched; elasticity
The mattress has lost its spring over the years.
Synonym
Verb
To jump or move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
The cat sprang onto the table.
To appear or develop suddenly or unexpectedly
New problems sprang up during the project.
To cause something to operate suddenly by releasing a mechanism
He accidentally sprung the trap while walking through the forest.