Pronunciation: /sprɪndʒ/
noun a snare or trap for catching small animals
A1 I saw a springe in the forest while hiking.
A2 The hunter set up a springe to catch rabbits.
B1 The springe was carefully hidden to trap unsuspecting animals.
B2 The poacher used a sophisticated springe to capture rare birds.
C1 The springe was part of an elaborate trap set by the wildlife conservation team.
C2 The springe mechanism was designed with precision to ensure successful captures.
verb to catch in a springe
A1 The cat tried to springe on the mouse.
A2 She managed to springe out of bed quickly.
B1 The police officer sprang a trap to catch the thief.
B2 The athlete sprang across the finish line in record time.
C1 The spy sprang a surprise attack on the enemy base.
C2 The lawyer sprang a clever defense strategy during the trial.
formal The hunter set up a springe to catch the rabbit.
informal I saw a springe in the woods while hiking.
slang Watch out for that springe, it's hidden in the grass.
figurative He felt like he was caught in a springe of lies.
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