1. A large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver (dark brown) and white
   "The springer spaniel is an energetic dog that excels in field trials";
   - springer spaniel
    
2. A cow about to give birth
   "The farmer kept a close eye on the springer, expecting her to calve any day";
   - springing cow
    
3. The lowest stone in an arch — from which it springs
   "The mason carefully positioned the springer to support the weight of the arch";
   - impost

Derived forms: springers

Type of: cow, moo-cow [informal], spaniel, stone

Part of: arch

Encyclopedia: Springer, OK