Springing

/ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters

Definition of Springing

verb

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
"to sprain one's ankle"

verb

To burst forth.
(of beards) To grow.
To cause to burst forth.
To make wet, to moisten.
(usually with "to" or "up") To rise suddenly, (of tears) to well up.
"The documentary made tears spring to their eyes."

noun

The action of the verb to spring.
A set of springs in a vehicle, etc.
The spring of an arch: the lowest part of an arch on both sides.

adjective

That springs or spring.
(characterizing the power of attorney) That takes effect only after the incapacity of the grantor or some other definite future act or circumstance.

verb

To hold tightly, to clasp.
To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."
To damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force.
"The gale strained the timbers of the ship."
To act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as when bending a beam.
To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
"Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."

verb

To beget, generate (of light), engender, copulate (both of animals and humans), lie with, be born, come into the world.
"A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."

Anagrams of Springing

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "springing":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

piggin pining riping rising siping siring spring

5-LETTER WORDS

girns grigs grins grips iring piing pings pirns prigs rings sprig

4-LETTER WORDS

gigs gins gips girn grig grin grip iggs inns iris nips nisi pigs ping pins+6 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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