n :  a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint causing the stretching or tearing of ligaments and often rupture of blood vessels with hemorrhage into the tissues : also  :  the condition resulting from a sprain that is usu. marked by swelling, inflammation, hemorrhage, and discoloration - compare ³STRAINb  
, vt :  to weaken (a joint or ligament) by sudden and violent twisting or wrenching  :  stretch (ligaments) injuriously without dislocation of the joint .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  Spar·ine 
 
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