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