Definition Synonyms
Definition of springing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
actionthe act of moving suddenly upwards or forwards
- The springing of the cat was swift and silent.
2.
mechanicalTECH. set of springs in a vehicle or deviceTECH.
- The car's springing needed replacement after the rough journey.
3.
architectureTECH. the level where an arch rises from supportTECH.
- The springing of the arch was beautifully crafted.
Adjective
1.
physicselastic or capable of returning to shape
- The springing mattress provided great comfort.
2.
emergingin the process of coming into existence
- The springing idea took shape in her mind.
3.
conditionalRare taking effect after a future eventRare
- The springing power of attorney was activated.
Images of springing
set of springs in a vehicle or device 
the level where an arch rises from support
Expressions with springing
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heifer nearing calving time
The vet examined the springing cow for any complications.
Origin of springing
Old English, springan (to leap)
Terms with springing included in their meaning
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jump
act of jumping or springing into the air
movement
the action of moving or springing back suddenly
recovery
act of rebounding or springing back
leaping action
act of leaping or springing over something
springing motion
make a small quick jump
motion
springing back after an impact or force
equestrian
lively springing movement of a horse
literal
move outward with a springing motion
Examples of springing in a sentence
Springing into action, the firefighter saved the day. The truck's springing was adjusted for better performance. He inspected the springing before the long drive. The architect measured the springing carefully. Restoration focused on the arch's springing. The springing branches swayed in the wind.
Her springing step showed her excitement. The springing trend quickly gained popularity. A springing business emerged in the tech industry. The springing clause was triggered by the merger. His springing contract became active after the project launch.
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- French:bond, élastique, ...
- German:Hochschnellen, elastisch, ...
- Italian:balzo, elastico, ...
- Spanish:salto, elástico, ...
- Portuguese:salto, elástico, ...
- Chinese:跳跃, 有弹性的, ...
- Japanese:跳躍, 弾力のある, ...
- Arabic:وَثْب, مَرِن, ...
- Hebrew:זִנּוּק, קְפִיצִי, ...
- Russian:прыжок, упругий, ...
- Ukrainian:стрибок, пружний, ...
- Hindi:उछलना, लोचदार, ...