Sprain ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Sprain ( verb )

To twist or wrench (a joint) violently, especially so as to damage the ligaments.

Origin:

Middle english sprengen, from old english sprengan; akin to old high german sprengen to break, latin frangere to break.

Examples:

1. He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.
2. She sprained her wrist when she fell off her bike.
3. I sprained my knee when I slipped on the ice.
4. He sprained his back lifting the heavy box.
5. She sprained her neck when she fell asleep in a bad position.

(As a noun)

Sprain ( noun )

To twist or wrench (a joint) violently, especially so as to damage the ligaments.

Origin:

Middle english sprengen, from old english sprengan; akin to old high german sprengen to break, latin frangere to break.

Examples:

1. He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.
2. She sprained her wrist when she fell off her bike.
3. I sprained my knee when I slipped on the ice.
4. He sprained his back lifting the heavy box.
5. She sprained her neck when she fell asleep in a bad position.