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sprained |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sprain \Sprain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprained}; p. pr & vb n. {Spraining}.] [OF. espreindreto press, to force out F. ['e]preindre, fr L. exprimere See {Express}, v. t., and cf {Spraints}.] 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.
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