springing

[ spring-ing ]

noun

1. the act or process of a person or thing that springs.
2. the mechanical springs or the type or arrangement of springs with which any of various devices are equipped, especially a vehicle.
3. Architecture. spring ( def 43 ).

springing

/ ˈsprɪŋɪŋ /

noun

1. the level where an arch or vault rises from a support Also calledspringspringing linespringing point

Other Words From

• springing·ly adverb
• un·springing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of springing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; spring, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Similar campaigns against data centres are springing up all over the world, including in the Republic of Ireland, where such facilities use 21% of the country’s electricity.

From BBC

Despite the financial crisis, new places were springing up in the area - but many of them have closed now.

From BBC

The lion she normally rides is springing out of her chest.

From BBC

Another global emergency involving mpox is unfolding, with cases spreading from Africa now springing up across the globe, an echo of the viral crisis two years ago.

From Salon

Roosevelt was faulted for springing his scheme on an unsuspecting public and Congress.

From Los Angeles Times