## Spring: Definition and Meaning
### Key meanings of "spring"
1. To move or cause to move suddenly upwards or forwards in one quick motion.
2. To release or be released from a constrained position by the power of elasticity.
> The word "spring" often describes a rapid upward or forward movement caused either naturally or by an external force.
### Additional remarks
The term may also imply an action of releasing tension, such as a trap springing open when let go. The underlying idea revolves around the suddenness and energy involved in the movement or release.
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**Author's summary:**
"Spring" primarily denotes a swift, energetic motion upwards or forwards or a release triggered by elastic force, emphasizing suddenness and energy.
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Collins Dictionary — 2025-11-26