forespring

Definitions

1. The period preceding or leading up to spring.
   countable, uncountable
2. A spring (device or mechanism) placed or position in front.
3. The early part of spring.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“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 forespring.”

“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 to the pull⟳ of the forespring.”

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