sprain

[ spreyn ]

/ spreɪn /

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verb (used with object)

to overstrain or wrench (the ligaments of an ankle, wrist, or other joint) so as to injure without fracture or dislocation.

noun

a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.

the condition of being sprained.

Origin of sprain

First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR sprain

1 twist.

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synonym study for sprain

1. See strain¹.

OTHER WORDS FROM sprain

un·sprained, adjective

Words nearby sprain

Sprachgefühl, spraddle, spraddle-legged, sprag, Sprague, sprain, sprain fracture, spraint, sprang, sprat, Spratly Islands

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Example sentences from the Web for sprain

"I guess your sprain wasn't as bad as you let on," observed Grandma Padgett.
Old Caravan Days|Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Jackson says it is only a sprain, but Mr. Bryant thinks the bones are broken.
The Story of Leather|Sara Ware Bassett
"A sprain hurts worse than a fracture, sometimes, but it is less serious and will heal quicker," said the doctor.
Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party|C. E. Jacobs
Had the hurt been a simple cut or wound he would have given it no heed, but his sprain forced itself upon his notice.
Deerfoot in The Mountains|Edward S. Ellis

It seemed to sprain his ankle, or something, for he limped badly as he made his way to the water.
"Say Fellows--"|Wade C. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for sprain

sprain

/ (spreɪn) /

verb

(tr) to injure (a joint) by a sudden twisting or wrenching of its ligaments

noun

the resulting injury to such a joint, characterized by swelling and temporary disability

Word Origin for sprain

C17: of uncertain origin

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Medical definitions for sprain

sprain

[ sprān ]

n.

An injury to a ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than its normal range without dislocation or fracture.

v.

To cause a sprain to a joint or ligament.

单词	sprain
释义	sprain [ spreyn ] / spreɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sprain ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to overstrain or wrench (the ligaments of an ankle, wrist, or other joint) so as to injure without fracture or dislocation. noun a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation. the condition of being sprained. Origin of sprain First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain SYNONYMS FOR sprain 1 twist. SEE SYNONYMS FOR sprain ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for sprain 1. See strain¹. OTHER WORDS FROM sprain un·sprained, adjective Words nearby sprain Sprachgefühl, spraddle, spraddle-legged, sprag, Sprague, sprain, sprain fracture, spraint, sprang, sprat, Spratly Islands Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sprain "I guess your sprain wasn't as bad as you let on," observed Grandma Padgett. Old Caravan Days\|Mary Hartwell Catherwood Jackson says it is only a sprain, but Mr. Bryant thinks the bones are broken. The Story of Leather\|Sara Ware Bassett "A sprain hurts worse than a fracture, sometimes, but it is less serious and will heal quicker," said the doctor. Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party\|C. E. Jacobs Had the hurt been a simple cut or wound he would have given it no heed, but his sprain forced itself upon his notice. Deerfoot in The Mountains\|Edward S. Ellis It seemed to sprain his ankle, or something, for he limped badly as he made his way to the water. "Say Fellows--"\|Wade C. Smith British Dictionary definitions for sprain sprain / (spreɪn) / verb (tr) to injure (a joint) by a sudden twisting or wrenching of its ligaments noun the resulting injury to such a joint, characterized by swelling and temporary disability Word Origin for sprain C17: of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sprain strain, twist, turn, wrench, tear, pull Medical definitions for sprain sprain [ sprān ] n. An injury to a ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than its normal range without dislocation or fracture. v. To cause a sprain to a joint or ligament. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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sprain

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of sprain

SYNONYMS FOR sprain

synonym study for sprain

OTHER WORDS FROM sprain

Words nearby sprain

Example sentences from the Web for sprain

British Dictionary definitions for sprain

verb

noun

Word Origin for sprain

Words related to sprain

Medical definitions for sprain

n.

v.