Word Meaning

sprain definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for sprain

- A pulled muscle
- Injury to a joint
- Twist a joint
- Wrench
- Wrench a body part
- Wrench the ligaments
- Wrench the ligaments of