SPRING


Meaning of SPRING in English

n.

In hydrology, an opening at or near the Earth's surface where water from underground sources is discharged.

Springs discharge either at ground level or directly into the bed of a stream, lake, or sea. Water that emerges at the surface without a perceptible current is called a seep.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.