Sprain
English Meaning
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.
- A painful wrenching or laceration of the ligaments of a joint.
- The condition resulting from a sprain.
- To cause a sprain to (a joint or ligament).