Springing

//ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
The action of the verb to spring. uncountable
2
A set of springs in a vehicle, etc. uncountable
"Bolsterless trailer bogies have been used, incorporating in the construction laminated springs mounted on the axle boxes, and steel helical springs with auxiliary rubbers, thus maintaining the high standard of springing of the swing bolster bogies."
3
The spring of an arch: the lowest part of an arch on both sides. archaic, countable
"The arch failed first at the crown, then at the quarterings, and finally at the springings. After demolition the girders for half the new structure were erected on bedstones already built on the abutments behind the springings of the old arch."

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of spring form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
That springs or spring. not-comparable
2
That takes effect only after the incapacity of the grantor or some other definite future act or circumstance. US, not-comparable

Synonyms

ascendant ascending bouncing climbing jumping leaping

Example

"He was already springing into action when the director shouted 'Cut!'."

Related phrases

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