springer

n. a type of medium-sized dog, known as a Springer Spaniel, that was originally used for hunting.

n. a Springer Spaniel; a breed of gun dog traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game.

“The energetic springer ran through the tall grass to find the ball.”

“The trainer noted that the springer possessed an instinctive drive to flush birds from the thicket, a trait typical of the breed.”

n. the bottom stone of an arch, where the curve starts to go up.

n. the lowest stone of an arch, resting on the impost where the curve begins.

“The mason carefully placed the springer to ensure the arch would be stable.”

“Restoration of the cathedral required replacing a cracked springer at the base of the southern nave arch to maintain structural integrity.”

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n. a salmon that returns to the river to spawn in the early spring.

n. a North Atlantic salmon that returns from the sea to fresh water early in the season.

“Fishermen gathered by the river hoping to catch the first springer of the year.”

“Local anglers prize the springer for its strength and quality, as these early-run fish are often in peak physical condition.”

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