springer

/ˈsprɪŋər/
noun
  1. A breed of dog, especially the English Springer Spaniel, known for its energy and skill in flushing game birds.
    • The springer wagged its tail excitedly when it saw the leash.
    • She trained her springer to retrieve ducks during hunting season.
    • Our springer loves to run through the fields and chase after birds.
  2. A person or thing that springs, such as a diver or a mechanical part that moves by spring action.
    • The machine's springer mechanism needed oiling to work smoothly.
    • The springer on the trampoline helped the gymnast bounce higher.
    • He was a natural springer, able to leap over hurdles with ease.
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