noun
- injuries to ligaments around a joint caused by sudden twisting or stretching
Usage: plural of sprain
verb
- injures a ligament by twisting or stretching a joint suddenly
Usage: third person singular present
Examples
- Ankle sprains are common injuries in basketball.
- The doctor treated several wrist sprains after the accident.
- She sprains her ankle every time she wears high heels.
- Running on uneven ground often sprains joints.
- Ice helps reduce swelling from minor sprains.
- He frequently sprains his wrist playing tennis.
- Most sprains heal within a few weeks with rest.