forespring

The period preceding or leading up to spring.

Noun

  1. The period preceding or leading up to spring.
    • In outline this appears as follows: all the regions along the Baltic coast (Pomerania and the district on the lower Vistula), as well as the regions alongside the Vistula, are characterized by a long period of...
  2. The early part of spring.

Origin

From fore- + spring.

Forms

foresprings

Noun Entry 2

  1. A spring (device or mechanism) placed or position in front.
    • With the forespring holding the bow, the wash from the prop flowing over the rudder will push our stern out clear of the quay. Make sure there is a fender ready right forward because the bow will swing into the quay due...

Forms

foresprings