spring lamb
sprɪŋ læm
Definition

Definition of spring lamb - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalsyoung lamb born in spring
  • The farmer raised a spring lamb this year.
lamb lambkin
2.
young meatmeat from a young lamb born in spring
  • We had roasted spring lamb for dinner.
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Images of spring lamb

  • spring lamb: young lamb born in spring
    young lamb born in spring
  • spring lamb: meat from a young lamb born in spring
    meat from a young lamb born in spring

Expressions with spring

spring upv.
to rise or jump suddenly from a position
He sprang up from his chair when he heard the news..
spring chickenn.
person who is no longer young
She admitted she was no spring chicken anymore.
spring fromv.
move or jump suddenly from a place
The cat sprang from the tree onto the roof.
spring onv.
suddenly present something unexpected to someone
They sprang the news on us during dinner.
spring a trapv.
cause a trap to close suddenly
The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.
spring in your stepn.
lively and energetic manner of walking
After the raise, there was a spring in your step all day.

Expressions with lamb

poor lambn.
person who is pitied for their misfortune
After the accident, everyone called him a poor lamb.
sacrificial lambn.
someone or something given up for the benefit of others
He was the sacrificial lamb in the corporate restructuring..
innocent as a lambadj.
very innocent, often naive and easily fooled
She is innocent as a lamb, trusting everyone she meets.
a lamb to slaughtern.
person unaware of impending danger or harm
He walked into the meeting like a lamb to slaughter.
calm as a lambadj.
very quiet and peaceful in behavior or mood
She was calm as a lamb during the storm.
gentle as a lambadj.
very gentle, calm, and caring like a lamb
She is gentle as a lamb with the children.
meek as a lambadj.
extremely gentle and submissive in behavior
She was meek as a lamb during the entire meeting.
quiet as a lambexp.
extremely quiet and calm like a lamb
She sat in the corner, quiet as a lamb.
you poor lambn.
term showing sympathy for someone's misfortune
Oh, you poor lamb, what happened to you?
mutton dressed as lambn.
attempt to appear younger than one's age
Her outfit was a clear case of mutton dressed as lamb.

Terms related to spring lamb

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animalgrazinglivestockpasturesheepspringwoolyoungbeefgoatmuttonpork

Examples of spring lamb in a sentence

  • The chef prepared a dish using tender spring lamb.
  • The chef prepared a dish with spring lamb.
  • Spring lamb is often tender and flavorful.

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  1. French:agneau de printemps, agneau, ...
  2. German:Frühlingslamm, ...
  3. Italian:agnello primaverile, agnello di primavera, ...
  4. Spanish:corderito, cordero lechal, ...
  5. Portuguese:cordeiro de primavera, ...
  6. Chinese:春羔羊, 春羔羊肉, ...
  7. Japanese:春生まれの子羊, 春の子羊, ...
  8. Arabic:حَمَل رَبِيعِي, لَحم حَمَل رَبِيعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:טָלֶה אָבִיבִי, בְּשַׂר טְלֶה, ...
  10. Russian:весенний ягнёнок, молодой ягненок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:весняне ягня, м'ясо молодого ягняти, ...
  12. Hindi:वसंत का मेमना, मेमने का मांस, ...

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