SPRING

Definition of SPRING

  1. (verb)move forward by leaps and bounds
  2. (verb)develop into a distinctive entity
  3. (verb)spring back; spring away from an impact
  4. (verb)develop suddenly
  5. (verb)produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
  6. (noun)the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
  7. (noun)a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
  8. (noun)a natural flow of ground water
  9. (noun)a point at which water issues forth
  10. (noun)the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  11. (noun)a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards