spring

SEASON

A1the season of the year between winter and summer, when plants start to grow

• The flowers come out in spring.

METAL

B2a piece of metal that is bent round and goes back to its shape after you press it

• The springs in the old bed were broken.

WATER

B2a place where water comes up from under the ground

• The water comes from a hot spring.

C1to jump or move suddenly and quickly

• The cat sprang onto the table.