sprain

(sprān)

transitive verb

to wrench or twist a ligament or muscle of (a joint, as the ankle) without dislocating the bones

Origin: < ? OFr espreindre, to force out, strain < VL *expremere, for L exprimere: see express

noun

an act of spraining
the resulting condition, characterized by swelling, pain, and disablement of the joint

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noun

transitive verb sprained, sprain·ing, sprains

To cause a sprain to (a joint or ligament).

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