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sprain

pronunciation:: spreIn
parts of speech:: verb, noun
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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
related words:	jam, pull, strain

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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