1. to injure a joint by twisting it suddenly, stretching or tearing the ligaments

1. an injury to a joint caused by sudden twisting, involving stretched or torn ligaments

Examples

• She sprained her ankle while running down the stairs.
• The basketball player sprained his wrist during practice.
• I think I sprained my knee when I fell off my bike.
• The doctor said it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture.
• He’s wearing a bandage because of an ankle sprain.
• Ice and rest will help heal the sprain faster.
• The sprain was more painful than she expected.