Question

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when raj removed the clocks cover, a tiny spring came loose from the mechanism.
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what is the meaning of spring as it is used in the sentence?
which word is the context clue that supports your answer?
meanings of the word spring

1. n., the season following winter
2. n., a piece of coiled metal
3. n., a natural source of water
4. v., to bounce, jump, or leap

Explanation:

1. In the sentence, "spring" refers to a coiled metal part of the clock's internal mechanism, which matches definition 2.
2. The context clues "clock's cover" and "mechanism" indicate the object is a small metal component of a clock, supporting the chosen definition.

Answer:

1. What is the meaning of spring as it is used in the sentence? definition 2
2. Which word is a context clue that supports your answer? clock's cover/mechanism