springing

SPRING-ing/ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/

6 meanings of springing

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of spring. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or named as a thing in itself.
The dog was springing up to catch the ball.
Springing over the fence took all of his energy.
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2
noununcountable
The act of jumping or moving up suddenly.
Like the quick jump a cat makes when it leaps onto a high shelf.
The springing of the mousetrap echoed in the quiet room.
A sudden springing of the lid sent the contents flying.
Similarjumping, release
3
adjective
Moving or jumping up suddenly, like a spring.
Like a branch that snaps back after you bend it down.
The springing branch knocked the hat off his head.
She loved the springing motion of the trampoline.
Similarbouncy, springy, buoyant, elastic, jaunty
Oppositeheavy, leaden, plodding
4
noununcountable
The set of springs that support a vehicle and soften the ride.
Like the soft cushions under a vehicle that take the shock out of bumps.
The old truck's springing was too stiff for a comfortable ride.
Better springing would smooth out this bumpy road.
Similarsuspension
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5
adjectiveUS
Taking effect only after a future event, such as a person no longer being able to act for themselves.
Like a key that only starts working after a certain day arrives.
She signed a springing power of attorney that would start only if she fell ill.
A springing arrangement let her son manage things once she no longer could.
Similarcontingent
Oppositeimmediate
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Less common meaning

6
nounarchaiccountable
The lowest part of an arch, where it begins to curve up from its support on each side.
Like the place where a bridge's curve starts to rise from each bank.
The mason set the first curved stones at the springing of the arch.
Cracks appeared near the springing where the heavy stones pressed down.
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springing is a form of spring

spring, verb: To jump or move suddenly and quickly, or to burst out. Full entry

Forms: springsprings he/she/itspringing -ing formsprang past tensesprung past participle
Spelling: spring → springing: add -ing

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