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- pronunciation:
- spreIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sprains, spraining, sprained |
| definition: |
to twist so that ligaments are stretched or torn.
I sprained my left ankle when I tripped on the stairs.- similar words:
- twist, wrench
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| related words: |
jam, pull, strain |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the twisting of a body joint so that ligaments are stretched or torn.
The sprain in my wrist makes it hard for me to write. |
| related words: |
wrench |
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