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Meaning of word sprain from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

sprain noun

Meaning : A painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments.

sprain verb

Meaning : Twist suddenly so as to sprain.

Example : 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

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