sprain

¹sprain

noun \ˈsprān\

Definition of SPRAIN

1

: a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments

2

: a sprained condition

Origin of SPRAIN

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1601

Rhymes with SPRAIN

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