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sprig

UK
/sprɪg/
US
/sprɪg/

Translations

sprignoun
sprigs
pl
UK
/sprɪg/
US
/sprɪg/
She added a sprig of mint to the cocktail.
Она добавила веточку мяты в коктейль.
The gardener carefully planted each sprig in the soil.
Садовник аккуратно посадил каждый побег в почву.
Additional translations
отросток
ветвь
Synonyms
twig
sprout
stem
shoot
branch
sprigverb
sprigged
Past Simple
sprigged
Past Participle
sprigging
Gerund
UK
/sprɪɡ/
US
/sprɪɡ/
sprigadjective
Attributive use, e.g. “sprig muslin”.

Definitions

sprignoun
A small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a plant.
She garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley.
A small spray of a plant, often used for decoration or as an emblem.
The crown was adorned with sprigs of laurel.
A young person, especially one who is lively or energetic.
The young sprig was full of enthusiasm and ideas.
A small, slender nail or brad used in carpentry or shoemaking.
The cobbler drove a sprig into the sole to secure the leather.
sprigverb
To decorate or garnish (something) with small sprays of leaves or flowers.
She sprigged the roast with rosemary before serving.
To fasten or secure with small nails or brads.
The upholstered seat was sprigged onto the wooden frame.
sprigadjective
Decorated with or having a pattern of small sprays of leaves or flowers.
She wore a dress of sprig muslin.
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