sprain
Translation
to sprain
Examples
I fell over and sprained my ankle.
I fell over and sprained my ankle.
Be careful not to sprain your wrist.
Be careful not to sprain your wrist.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) sprain ((one's + body part)) to injure a joint by twisting it She sprained her ankle playing football.
Similar Words
to twist, to strain, to injure
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but possibly related to Old French 'espreindre' (to squeeze out, wring).
Memory Tips
A sprain causes a lot of 'pain'. The words sound similar.