springe

[ sprinj ]

noun

1. a snare for catching small game.

verb (used with object)

, springed, spring·ing.

1. to catch in a springe.

verb (used without object)

, springed, spring·ing.

1. to set a springe or springes.

springe

/ sprɪndʒ /

noun

1. a snare set to catch small wild animals or birds and consisting of a loop attached to a bent twig or branch under tension

verb

1. intr to set such a snare
2. tr to catch (small wild animals or birds) with such a snare

Word History and Origins

Origin of springe¹

1200–50; Middle English, variant of sprenge a snare, literally, something that is made to spring, derivative of sprengen to make spring, Old English sprengan, causative of springan to spring

Word History and Origins

Origin of springe¹

C13: related to Old English springan to spring

Example Sentences

“People end up unable to keep their home or apartment or dwelling because they lose electricity or they lose water, they end up homeless,” said David Springe, executive director of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates.

From Seattle Times

Axel Springe said that the investigation identified mistakes in Reichelt’s management style but they weren’t of a nature that would justify his dismissal.

From Seattle Times

Isaac Springe chimed in, echoing his teammate’s sentiment.

From Washington Post

“The simple underlying absolute is that’s consumer money and should in some form or fashion come back to consumers,” Mr. Springe said.

From New York Times

David Springe, executive director of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, said regulators in most states would be willing to negotiate with utilities.

From New York Times