springs
Definitions
Resilient metal coils or devices that store mechanical energy and return to their original shape after being compressed or stretched.
Natural sources of water formed when groundwater flows out of the ground onto the earth's surface.
The third-person singular present tense of the verb 'spring', meaning to move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward.
Examples
The mattress is uncomfortable because the metal springs are worn out.
Several natural springs provide fresh water to the small mountain village.
He springs into action whenever he hears the alarm go off.