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