Headspring

Quick meaning: Headspring is a noun meaning A fountainhead; a source.

Meaning

A fountainhead; a source.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) A basis or foundation.
2. A spring that sits at the top of a mechanism, pushing the internal parts inward.
3. (gymnastics) To perform a headspring.
4. (gymnastics) A move in which the gymnast places both hands on the mat with the top of the head about 6 inches in front, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead, and lands on the feet.

Example Sentences

The evidence established that he was negligent in spotting the headspring Steven was attempting to perform.

Remove the four screws from bottom of tube, then headspring and bottom assembly can be removed through bottom of tube.

The headspring is a unique vault because it calls for a bent arm support and the touching of the horse with one's head.

If we can say that management philosophy provides is the headspring to tempt people, we can also say that business model would be the sacrifice to motivate people to act.

Word Forms

• headsprings
• headspringing
• headsprang
• headsprung

Synonyms for headspring

Depending on context, synonyms include head, fountainhead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fountainhead, head, wellspring, headwaters, origin, root.

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