spring (
http://definr.com/spring)
adj : occurring in or appropriate to the season of spring; "spring
rains"; "springtime activities" [syn:
spring(a),
springtime(a)]
n 1: the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of
spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next
year" [syn:
springtime]
2: a natural flow of ground water [syn:
fountain,
outflow,
outpouring,
natural spring]
3: a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position
when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
4: a light springing movement upwards or forwards [syn:
leap,
leaping,
saltation,
bound,
bounce]
5: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and
returns to its original length [syn:
give,
springiness]
6: a point at which water issues forth
v 1: move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across
the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can
you jump over the fence?" [syn:
jump,
leap,
bound]
2: develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take
shape" [syn:
form,
take form,
take shape]
3: spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball
bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite
after they collide" [syn:
bounce,
resile,
take a hop,
bound,
rebound,
recoil,
ricochet]
4: produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang a
new haircut on his wife"
5: develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"
6: produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang
these news on me just as I was leaving"