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spring back

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spring back (to some place)
to jump, bounce, or recoil back to a place. The cat sprang back to its original place on the top of the table. The lid sprang back to a closed position.
See also: back, spring
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The elasticity of the reeds quickly recovering from the temporary pressure of our bodies, caused them to spring back to their original position; so that they closed in upon us as we advanced, and prevented the circulation of little air which might otherwise have reached us.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
As he spoke a missive sped through a window and fell clattering upon his plate, causing him to spring back in alarm.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
There they wished to put their ship to shore, and land and comprehend the great marvel and see with their eyes whether the monster would remain upon the deck of the hollow ship, or spring back into the briny deep where fishes shoal.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
 
 
 
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