Definitions for sprang
spræŋsprang

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sprangthe preterite of spring.

   Mankind sprang from one common original; whence this tradition would be universally diffused. John Tillotson.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sprang

   Sprang is an ancient method of constructing fabric that has a natural elasticity. Its appearance is similar to netting, but unlike netting sprang is constructed entirely from warp threads. Archaeological evidence indicates that sprang predates knitting; the two needlework forms bear a visible resemblance and serve similar functions but require different production techniques. Although examples of sprang have been unearthed from as early as the Bronze Age, sprang was almost entirely undocumented in written records until the late nineteenth century when archaeological finds generated interest in Europe. Museum examples of sprang had been misidentified as knitting or lace until discoveries of ancient examples prompted reexamination of newer pieces. Subsequently, sprang has been identified in a variety of cultures and traditions across several continents. Its practice as a folk art waned during the twentieth century and sprang traditions have disappeared in most locales. Knitting has largely supplanted sprang.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Sprang

   imp. of Spring

2. Sprang

   of Spring

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Sprang

   Sprang is an ancient method of constructing fabric that has a natural elasticity. Its appearance is similar to netting, but unlike netting sprang is constructed entirely from warp threads. Archaeological evidence indicates that sprang predates knitting; the two needlework forms bear a visible resemblance and serve similar functions but require different production techniques. Although examples of sprang have been unearthed from as early as the bronze age, sprang was almost entirely undocumented in written records until the late nineteenth century when archaeological finds generated interest in Europe. Museum examples of sprang had been misidentified as knitting or lace until discoveries of ancient examples prompted reexamination of newer pieces. Subsequently, sprang has been identified in a variety of cultures and traditions across several continents. Its practice as a folk art waned during the twentieth century and sprang traditions have disappeared in most locales. Knitting has largely supplanted sprang.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sprang

   pa.t. of spring.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SPRANG

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sprang is ranked #35764 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Sprang surname appeared 628 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Sprang.
   
   96.1% or 604 total occurrences were White.
   1.5% or 10 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.8% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.8% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Anagrams for sprang »

1. prangs

How to pronounce sprang?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say sprang in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sprang in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sprang in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of sprang in a Sentence

1. Andrew Johnson:

   Our government sprang from and was made for the people -- not the people for the government. To them it owes an allegiance from them it must derive its courage, strength, and wisdom.

2. Michelle Manning:

   All of a sudden, Eric Schneiderman just slapped me, open-handed and with great force, across the face, landing the blow directly onto my ear, it was horrendous. It just came out of nowhere. My ear was ringing. I lost my balance and fell backward onto the bed. I sprang up, but at this point there was very little room between the bed and him.

3. Maher Abu Hissam:

   In 2003, business was booming. New book shops sprang up and books from abroad arrived, now people have no time to buy books.

4. Julie Andrews:

   As my mother said, I never sprang out of bed with a glad shout! My voice needed oiling and then it took off.

5. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman:

   The four Brooklyn Center police officers who initially responded to the scene used de-escalation tactics and seemed to have calmed down Mr. Dimock-Heisler. Even when he sprang from his chair, grabbed a knife and attempted to stab one of the officers, three officers fired their Tasers, with no effect, then, and only then, did they fire their guns.

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References

1. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=sprang
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprang
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprang
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sprang
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=sprang
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html