spring

the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"

a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"

a natural flow of ground water

a point at which water issues forth

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"

develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"

spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"

develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"

produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"