sprain
31sprain — n. injury to a ligament, caused by sudden overstretching. As the ligament is not severed it gradually heals, but this may take several months. Sprains should be treated by cold compresses (ice packs) at the time of injury, and later by… …
32sprain — [[t]spreɪn[/t]] v. t. 1) pat to overstrain or wrench (the ligaments around a joint) so as to injure without fracture or dislocation 2) pat a wrenching injury to ligaments around a joint 3) pat the condition of being sprained • Etymology:… …
33sprain — /spreɪn / (say sprayn) verb (t) 1. to overstrain or wrench (the ankle, wrist, or other part of the body at a joint) so as to injure without fracture or dislocation. –noun 2. a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without… …
34sprain — Māui, ho omāui, anu u …
35sprain — A violent straining or wrenching of the ligaments or muscles of a joint without dislocation of the bones …
36sprain — see EXPRESS …
37sprain — v. & n. v.tr. wrench (an ankle, wrist, etc.) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation. n. 1 such a wrench. 2 the resulting inflammation and swelling. Etymology: 17th c.: orig. unkn …
38rider's sprain — sprain of the adductor longus muscle of the thigh, resulting from strain in riding horseback …
39sprain one's ankle — verb To be pregnant …
40sprain your ankle — obsolete to copulate with a man before marriage Usually in the past tense, especially if the woman was pregnant. British women might also suffer similar injuries to their knees, elbows, and thighs, of which more at break your elbow …
