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sprained

/spreɪnd/

sprainedpast participle

Past participle of the verb 'sprain' used adjectivally.

Translations

He had a sprained ankle after the fall.

У него был растянутый голеностоп после падения.

Definitions

Injured by a sudden twist or wrench, typically referring to a joint such as an ankle or wrist.

She had to wear a brace for her sprained ankle after the fall.

Synonyms

sprainverb

sprained

Past Simple

sprained

Past Simple

sprained

Past Participle

spraining

Gerund

/spreɪn/

Translations

I managed to sprain my ankle while playing basketball.

Я умудрился растянуть лодыжку, играя в баскетбол.

Definitions

To injure (a joint or ligament) by a sudden twist or wrench, causing pain and swelling.

He sprained his wrist when he slipped on the ice.

Synonyms

sprainnoun

Definitions

An injury to a ligament caused by being stretched beyond its capacity, often resulting in pain and swelling.

She had to sit out of the game due to a sprain in her ankle.

The act or instance of spraining a joint or ligament.

A bad fall can result in a sprain of the lower back.