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(Northern England, Scotland) The sloping bank of a river valley.
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A spring (device or mechanism) placed or position in front.
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An abundant source of knowledge, etc.
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Obsolete spelling of gulf [A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.]
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A fountainhead; a source.
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A spring that originates in a marsh
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Alternative form of hot spring [A natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68°F).]
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A spring or source of life.
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(figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
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(figuratively) Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.
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(idiomatic, chiefly literary) The source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.
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(figuratively) Starting point, source; gist.
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Acronym of snow avalanche impact landform.
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A slough; a run or wet place.
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A mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.
adj
Of a mechanical device, containing a spring that holds a component in a particular position.
adj
Of a mechanical device, containing a component that compresses or extends a spring while held in place and so springs free when released.
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Obsolete form of springald (“military engine for launching stones and arrows”). [(now rare, archaic) A youth; a young man, a stripling.]
adj
Supported by (mechanical) springs.
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A stone at the base of an arch (from which the arch springs).
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The source of a natural spring.
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A small, minor spring (water source).
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Alternative spelling of spring-loaded [Of a mechanical device, containing a spring that holds a component in a particular position.]
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Of land, having many springs (of water).
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(South Africa) A small headstream; a stream flowing through a village, dry in summer.
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(figuratively) The source of something; a fountainhead.
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(figuratively) A perennial source of anything; a fountainhead of supply or emanation; resource.
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