SPANG

spang

Noun

  1. A shiny ornament or object; a spangle

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A bound or spring; a leap.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A span.

Verb

  1. To set with bright points: star or spangle.
  2. To hitch; fasten.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To strike or ricochet with a loud report

Verb (etymology 3)

  1. To leap; spring.
  2. To cause to spring; set forcibly in motion; throw with violence.

Adverb

  1. Suddenly; slap, smack.


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