springing

noun

spring·​ing ˈspriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce springing (audio)
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: a point where an arch rises from its support

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of springing was circa 1530

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“Springing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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