springer

noun

spring·​er ˈspriŋ-ər 

1

: a stone or other solid laid at the impost of an arch see arch illustration

2

: one that springs

3

: springer spaniel

4

: a cow nearly ready to calve

Examples of springer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many springer populations disappeared. —National Geographic, 18 Nov. 2020

The springer was hooked by professional guide Todd Findlay of Warren and handed to McMahon, a good friend and longtime client. —oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023

Then comes the most dramatic moment: The 50-pound liver-and-white springer leaps from the brush as the rooster takes flight, cackling. —Kyle Wintersteen, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023

In May, thieves deployed hydraulic cutters to snap his locks, entered his dog kennels and stole three of his springer spaniels. —Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing springer

• English springer spaniel
• springer spaniel
• Welsh springer spaniel