Definition of sprain

noun (n)

• a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments (noun.state)

  source: wordnet30
• The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• twist suddenly so as to sprain (verb.body)

  Synonym: rick, turn, twist, wrench, wrick
  

  Example:
  The hikers sprained their ankles when they fell.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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