Standard Lemma guide

springing

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • sprĭngʹĭng
  • /ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪŋɪŋ
  • CMU ARPABET: S P R IH1 NG IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

That springs or spring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

That takes effect only after the incapacity of the grantor or some other definite future act or circumstance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, not-comparable

Qualifier: characterizing the power of attorney

Topics: law

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The action of the verb to spring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A set of springs in a vehicle, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The spring of an arch: the lowest part of an arch on both sides.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable

Topics: architecture

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6

verb

Meaning 6

present participle and gerund of spring

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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