spring

the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

“the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring”

“he will hold office until the spring of next year”

a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

“the spring was broken”

a natural flow of ground water

a point at which water issues forth

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

move forward by leaps and bounds

“The horse bounded across the meadow”

“The child leapt across the puddle”

“Can you jump over the fence?”

develop into a distinctive entity

“our plans began to take shape”

spring back; spring away from an impact

“The rubber ball bounced”

“These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide”

develop suddenly

“The tire sprang a leak”

produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

“He sprang the news on me just as I was leaving”