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Meaning of sprain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sprain

Pronunciation:/spɹeɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining

    Example: a bad sprain of the wrist

verb

Definitions

  1. To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

    Example: to sprain one's ankle