Wordie: Spring

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(n): one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions

(n): a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

(n): any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched

(n): a natural flow of ground water

(n): (geology) the geological features of the earth

(n): a point at which water issues forth

(n): the place where something begins, where it springs into being

(n): the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

(n): the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

(n): a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

(n): the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

(v): move forward by leaps and bounds

(v): move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

(v): develop into a distinctive entity

(v): come into existence

(v): spring back; spring away from an impact

(v): move forward by leaps and bounds

(v): develop suddenly

(v): come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

(v): produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

(v): make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

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about 1 month ago Prolagus said:

I (dis)like the variety of meanings this words has.

about 1 year ago oroboros said:

spring sprang in the scene,
hardly caring which play, said:
"GET OUTTA MY WAY!"

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