SPRINGS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the season of growth

Example: the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring; he will hold office until the spring of next year

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

Example: the spring was broken

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

a point at which water issues forth

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a natural flow of ground water

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

spring back

Example: spring away from an impact; The rubber ball bounced; These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

Example: The horse bounded across the meadow; The child leapt across the puddle; Can you jump over the fence?

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

develop into a distinctive entity

Example: our plans began to take shape

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

Example: He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

develop suddenly

Example: The tire sprang a leak