springing

[ spring-ing ]

/ ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /

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noun

the act or process of a person or thing that springs.

the mechanical springs or the type or arrangement of springs with which any of various devices are equipped, especially a vehicle.

Architecture. spring (def. 43).

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Origin of springing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spring, -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM springing

spring·ing·ly, adverbun·spring·ing, adjective

Words nearby springing

springhaas, springhalt, springhare, springhead, springhouse, springing, springing line, spring lamb, springless, springlet, spring-loaded

How to use springing in a sentence

I am not referring to the protests against Israel that are now springing up in France and many other countries.
Has Friendship With Israel Become a Casualty of War?|Malcolm MacDougall|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Before Jezebel had launched to police false photos, image comparisons were springing up across the media.
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And thanks to oil palm plantations springing up in Africa, chimpanzees are in danger of extinction.
Our Taste for Cheap Palm Oil Is Killing Chimpanzees|Carrie Arnold|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The players are capable of springing a few surprises and maybe beating one of the bigger teams.
Why the Yanks Don’t Get Futbol|Nico Hines|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Congregations for atheists are springing up all over the planet.
Godless Church Services for Atheists Go Global|Nico Hines|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Madame Coquereau, in spite of her sixty-five years trudged along with springing step.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
She saw two fiery eyes; she saw the tiger gather himself preparatory to springing.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Whereupon Mr. Pitt, springing up, desired to know when they were made slaves.
The Eve of the Revolution|Carl Becker
At the same moment they encountered a brass-helmeted fellow springing boldly up through the same to the rescue.
The Garret and the Garden|R.M. Ballantyne
All arouse themselves, thinking at first that it is a fire; but the master of the house springing up, throws the window open.
Skipper Worse|Alexander Lange Kielland

British Dictionary definitions for springing

springing

/ (ˈsprɪŋɪŋ) /

noun

the level where an arch or vault rises from a supportAlso called: spring, springing line, springing point

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springing

Origin of springing

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