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spraining

 

[ หˆspreษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

injury effect

Spraining refers to the stretching or tearing of ligaments, which are the tough bands of tissue that connect bones at a joint. This injury often occurs during physical activities when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion. Common locations for spraining include the ankle, knee, and wrist. Symptoms typically include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited ability to move the affected joint. It is important to treat sprains properly to avoid long-term complications and ensure proper healing.

Synonyms

injure, strain, twist.

Examples of usage

  • I sprained my ankle while playing soccer.
  • She sprained her wrist during the gymnastics routine.
  • He tends to sprain his knee when running on uneven terrain.

Translations

Translations of the word "spraining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entorse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verstauchung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keseleo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฒะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrฤ™cenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆปๆŒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entorse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esguince

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burkulma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ์ขŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vymknutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vymknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญไผค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nateg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั‹ะฝะฝั‹าฃ ัˆั‹า“ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burkulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esguince

Etymology

The term 'sprain' is derived from the Middle English word 'sprengen', which means 'to break or to burst'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe injuries related to the twisting or wrenching of joints. The word has old Germanic roots, where similar terms were used to denote the idea of straining or stretching beyond a safe limit. Historically, the understanding of sprains has evolved from simply being viewed as minor injuries to now being recognized for their potential severity and the importance of adequate treatment and rehabilitation. In modern medical terminology, sprains are classified based on severity into grades, allowing for better understanding and management of such injuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,824, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.