(n) :
the act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist
(v) :
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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(n) :
the act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist
(v) :
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