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SPRAIN noun

Definition of sprain (noun)

  1. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

SPRAIN verb

Definition of sprain (verb)

  1. 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"
    • synonyms: rick, turn, twist, wrench, wrick
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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