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springer

Pronunciation: [ˈsprɪŋər]

Word

Context: "animals"

(noun) a type of dog that is good for hunting. Specifically, it's often used to find and retrieve birds when hunters are out in the field.

Example

My uncle has a springer that he takes out hunting every weekend.

Example

Not every dog can be a springer; some just aren't good at hunting.

Example

Have you ever seen a springer in action while hunting?

Context: "sports"

(noun) a person who jumps or leaps, like in a sport or a dance. It's someone who is really good at using their legs to spring off the ground.

Example

The springer won the long jump competition with a fantastic leap.

Example

He didn't perform well today; he wasn't as springy as usual.

Example

Can anyone become a great springer with enough practice?

Context: "mechanics"

(noun) a device that allows something to jump or move quickly. It's often found in machines where it helps make things work faster by pushing or releasing.

Example

The new printer has a springer that makes it print much quicker.

Example

Without the springer, the machine doesn't operate properly.

Example

How does the springer in this device help it function?

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