Definitions

1. verb

past tense of spring; to jump or leap; to come or move suddenly into a place

“The rabbit sprang out of its hiding spot and ran across the field.”

2. noun

a sudden movement or action, especially a jump or leap

“The sprang of the cat startled the dog.”

3. noun

a spring, especially one that has been stretched or compressed

“The rubber sprang bounced back into its original shape.”

4. noun

a sudden or unexpected event or situation

“The sprang of the news caught everyone off guard.”