spring
verb (1)
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Definition of spring
(Entry 1 of 3)
b : to become warped
2 : to issue with speed and force or as a stream tears spring from our eyes
3a : to grow as a plant
b : to issue by birth or descent sprang from the upper class
c : to come into being : arise towns sprang up across the plains
d archaic : dawn
e : to begin to blow —used with up a breeze quickly sprang up
4a : to make a leap or series of leaps springing across the lawn
b : to leap or jump up suddenly sprang from their seats
5 : to stretch out in height : rise
6 : pay —used with for I'll spring for the drinks
1 : to cause to spring
2a : to undergo or bring about the splitting or cracking of wind sprang the mast
b : to undergo the opening of (a leak)
3a : to cause to operate suddenly spring a trap
b : to apply or insert by bending
c : to bend by force
4 : to leap over
5 : to produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
6 : to make lame
7 : to release or cause to be released from confinement or custody sprung them from jail
Definition of spring (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : a source of supply especially : a source of water issuing from the ground
b : an ultimate source especially of action or motion
2 : spring tide
3 : a time or season of growth or development specifically : the season between winter and summer comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of March, April, and May or as reckoned astronomically extending from the March equinox to the June solstice
4 : an elastic body or device that recovers its original shape when released after being distorted
5a : the act or an instance of leaping up or forward : bound
b(1) : capacity for springing : resilience
6 : the point or plane at which an arch or vault curve springs from its impost
spring
verb (2)
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Definition of spring (Entry 3 of 3)
: to fit with springs
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Other Words from spring
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Synonyms for spring
Synonyms: Noun
cradle, font, fountain, fountainhead, origin, root, seedbed, source, well, wellspring
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Examples of spring in a Sentence
Noun
We'll plant the seeds next spring. We've had a rainy spring. a beautiful day in early spring The first few weeks of spring were unusually warm. The mattress is old and some of the springs are broken. The cushion has lost its spring.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Efforts to consolidate these projects also sprung up by the dozens. — Joe Karaganis, Washington Post, "Russia is building a new Napster — but for academic research," 13 July 2018 Throughout Moshfegh’s works, especially her short stories, her humor springs from irony and irreverence. — Walton Muyumba, latimes.com, "Detachment and dreaming in 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' by Ottessa Moshfegh," 12 July 2018 Others sprang from their chairs at moments of apparent intrigue. — Dugan Arnett, BostonGlobe.com, "What happened when a soccer skeptic sat through a World Cup match," 11 July 2018 The demonstrations sprang up to oppose increases in social security taxes. — John Otis, WSJ, "Nicaraguan Leader’s Former Pro-Business Allies Want Him Out," 10 July 2018 In an exuberant display of unity, more than 1,100 delegates sprang to their feet, whistling, cheering and offering prolonged applause. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump’s Trade War Is a Big Problem for Republicans in Politically Pivotal Iowa," 6 July 2018 When Corbin's husband was killed by enemy fire, the young woman sprang into action. — Cristina Corbin, Fox News, "Where is Margaret Corbin? Hunt on for Revolutionary War hero's grave," 5 July 2018 After an attack in March halted data exchanges from the company, the operators that used their services to facilitate gas deliveries and billing sprang into action. — Don Santa, Houston Chronicle, "Commentary: Administration’s action on coal, nuclear solves a problem that doesn’t exist," 5 July 2018 On Hadfield’s final expedition, the ISS sprang an ammonia leak. — NBC News, "Why astronaut Chris Hadfield isn't afraid of death," 4 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Olga Kasian traveled to Los Angeles in spring of 2016 for the birth of her granddaughter. — Marisa Gerber, latimes.com, "Graphic novelist sentenced to life in prison for 2016 torture and murder of his fiancee," 26 June 2018 The family was provided a free Disney Cruise vacation, complete with a trip to the park in Orlando during spring break. — Mac Engel, star-telegram, "They lost their parents in a murder-suicide. Now the Durrett Foundation is stepping up," 26 June 2018 In most cases, female Cuban crocs, who might normally struggle to find a mate from their own small population, suddenly encounter exotic suitors of an appealing size and shenanigans ensue—a little like spring break in Cancun. — Shanna Baker, Smithsonian, "The Quest to Preserve the Last of Castro’s Crocodiles," 21 June 2018 Each spring, when college acceptances and rejections arrive in the mail, a simple maxim applies: The thicker the envelope, the better the news. — Alex Bhattacharji, Town & Country, "Can USC Survive Scandal and Shed Its Spoiled-Kid Reputation Once and For All?," 10 July 2018 Lewis, a five-star recruit from Hawkins High School who caught four passes for the Trojans last season as a true freshman, was removed from the team’s roster before spring practice. — Nathan Fenno, latimes.com, "USC receiver Joseph Lewis released after 21 days in jail," 6 July 2018 That spring, as the new feature writer, I was enlisted to write the annual story on the seasonal opening of the Great Adventure theme park in Central Jersey. — Thomas Swick, Longreads, "Letters from Trenton," 5 July 2018 Anthracnose is most prevalent in cool, wet spring weather, and the spring of 2018 has been very conducive to the development of this disease. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Fungal diseases may be cause of brown spots on tree leaves," 26 June 2018 The unresolved spot on the line: right guard, where Joshua Garnett and Mike Person alternated during spring practices and where newcomer Jonathan Cooper will join the completion when training camp begins next month. — Matt Barrows, sacbee, "49ers sign Laken Tomlinson to three-year contract, adding clarity to offensive line," 22 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Bustling prostitution industries sprang up around army bases and seaports, and soon the U.S. Navy was facing a full-on epidemic of venereal disease, Gordon explains. — Carolyn Todd, Allure, "The History and Evolution of Birth Control in America," 12 July 2018 There’s a less costly way to divorce now — such as mediation or collaborative divorce — and workshops are springing up around Greater Philadelphia. — Erin Arvedlund, Philly.com, "Senior splitting from your spouse? 'Collaborative divorce' is a friendlier, cheaper way," 5 July 2018 This time north—way north: 100,000 people sought their share in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, and rail sprang up to accommodate the hordes of miners and panners. — William D’urso, Outside Online, "The Best Way to See the U.S. Is by Train," 1 July 2018 Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzmán’s shot to shallow center field had Adam Jones springing forward to make a catch in the seventh. — Katherine Fominykh, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles ride rookie Yefry Ramírez to beat error-riddled Rangers, 1-0," 15 July 2018 England clears — clumsily — and Kane nearly springs Sterling long. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "Croatia Digs Deeper, Burying England’s World Cup Dreams," 12 July 2018 Fermilab spokeswoman Deb Sebastian said a 400-gallon tank with sulfuric acid for water treatment sprang a pinhole-sized leak Monday around 2:30 p.m. — Megan Jones, Aurora Beacon-News, "No injuries reported after acid leak at Fermilab in Batavia," 10 July 2018 She was divorced, not widowed, and her 1889 westward journey sprang less from her artistic aspirations than from her deep concern for American Indian rights. — Justin Chang, Detroit Free Press, "Review: ‘Woman Walks Ahead’ paints a timid picture," 4 July 2018 Asensio was a speculative target, but the German manager is known for springing surprises in the transfer window. — SI.com, "Real Madrid Reportedly Have 'No Plans' to Let Marco Asensio Leave Despite Liverpool Interest," 28 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spring.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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spring
nounFinancial Definition of spring
How It Works
Springs are a type of technical pattern named by legendary technician Richard Wycoff. The quality of the spring can be judged by an examination of the degree of penetration of support or resistance, as well as the volume on the day or period this penetration occurred. These four scenarios are possible:
-- Large penetration on large volume
Large penetration on small volume
Small penetration on large volume
Small penetration on small volume
For a spring, a small penetration on small volume is bullish, as it indicates there are few traders who are willing to sell their shares below support.
Springs provide the swing trader with good opportunities. First, they can provide a stop loss, which should be placed just below the extreme of the day the spring occurred. They can also create a target, since the stock is likely to test the opposite end of the trading range.
Why It Matters
Being able to accurately recognize a spring can turn a potential threat from a false breakouts into an opportunity. Swing traders should always watch the activity following a breakout to confirm whether a stock is behaving as it should. If not, then it might still provide an excellent trading situation -- if you spot a spring in the making.
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spring
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of spring
: the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow
: a twisted or coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when it is pressed down or stretched
: the ability of something to return to its original shape when it is pressed down, stretched, twisted, etc.
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Kids Definition of spring
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to move suddenly upward or forward : leap The lion crouched, waiting to spring.
2 : to appear or grow quickly or suddenly Weeds sprang up overnight. Tears sprang from her eyes.
3 : to have (a leak) appear
4 : to move quickly by or as if by stretching and springing back The lid sprang shut.
5 : to cause to operate suddenly He was planning to spring a trap.
6 : to come into being : arise An idea sprang in his mind.
spring
nounKids Definition of spring (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the season between winter and summer including in the northern hemisphere usually the months of March, April, and May
2 : a twisted or coiled strip of material (as metal) that recovers its original shape when it is released after being squeezed or stretched
3 : the ability of something to return to its original shape when it is compressed or stretched
4 : a source of supply (as of water coming up from the ground)
5 : the act or an instance of leaping up or forward He … caught sight of the incredible spring of a doe …— Virginia Hamilton, M. C. Higgins
6 : a bouncy or lively quality She had a spring in her step.
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spring
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Medical Definition of spring
: any of various elastic orthodontic devices used especially to apply constant pressure to misaligned teeth
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