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sprain

DEFINITIONS OF: sprain

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v twist suddenly so as to sprain

“the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell”
Synonyms:
rick, turn, twist, wrench, wrick
Type of:
injure, wound
cause injuries or bodily harm to

n a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

Type of:
pull, twist, wrench
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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