having the springs broken, overstretched, or loose
3.
having the parts warped, bent, etc. so that they no longer fit together properly
4.
provided with or mounted on springs
Examples of 'sprung' in a sentence
sprung
What had been a wistful idea in Roselli's mind now sprung full-blown.
Terman, Douglas CORMORANT (2001)
The case had sprung open into two halves, hinged in the middle.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
A little breeze had sprung up, the forerunner of the cold front which would move in behind the storm.
Tapply, William G THE DUTCH BLUE ERROR (2001)
All related terms of 'sprung'
spring
Spring is the season between winter and summer when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again.
spring line
to move or cause to move suddenly upwards or forward in a single motion
sprung rhythm
a type of poetic rhythm characterized by metrical feet of irregular composition , each having one strongly stressed syllable , often the first, and an indefinite number of unstressed syllables
interior-sprung
(esp of a mattress ) containing springs
spring up
If something springs up , it suddenly appears or begins to exist .