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[spreɪn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation
(e.g: he left in a wheelchair after spraining an ankle)
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Origin
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early 17th century: of unknown origin
[spreɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the result of spraining a joint
(e.g: a compress for treating sprains and bruises)
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Origin
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early 17th century: of unknown origin
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