Sprain Definition & Meaning
sprain
- noun
- a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- verb
- twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
"Sprain" in song lyrics
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"Told ya he's got no name once the 50 sprain"
Big Ed f/ C-Murder, Mia X, Mac and Snoop Dogg — Make Some Room -
"Too many stations ahh give me a wrist sprain"
PremRock & Willie Green f/ Has-Lo — Radio Dial -
"wrist sprain"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with sprain
Usage tips for "sprain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sprain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sprain to find words that pair well.
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- What does sprain mean?
- a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
- What part of speech is sprain?
- Sprain is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does sprain have?
- Sprain has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).