sprain in Irish
sprain in Irish is leon — sprain means to injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
sprain in Irish
leon
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
What does "sprain" mean?
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verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
"She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb."
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noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.
"The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture."
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sprain in a sentence
- She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb.
- He sprained his wrist trying to break his fall.
- The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture.
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What is "sprain" in Irish?
"sprain" in Irish is leon. sprain means: To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
How do you use "sprain" in a sentence?
Example: "She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb." In Irish, "sprain" is leon.
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