Definitions

1. verb

to twist or wrench (a part of the body) out of its normal position, especially in a way that causes injury or pain.

“She sprained her ankle while hiking in the mountains.”

2. noun

an injury to a ligament in which the ligament is partially or completely torn, often caused by a sudden twist or wrench.

“He had a bad sprain and couldn’t participate in the game.”

3. noun

a twist or wrench, especially one that causes injury or pain.

“She suffered a nasty sprain on her wrist from the fall.”