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Meaning Of Sprain
v. t.
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.
n.
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by
spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist.