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n. - The source of water from which a stream arises.

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  • She is known to many college gymnastics fans for her back headspring signature move that leaves fans breathless.
  • Making a fresh start from Fort Mandan, upon the seventh of April, 1805, there ensued a toilsome experience all the way to the headspring of
  • Please note that the reach of river from Allingham Bridge upstream to the Metolius headspring is currently closed to angling to protect spawning redband.
  • Ponente, near Genoa, have short courses, and a brisk walk of a couple of hours or even less takes you from the sea-beach to the headspring of many of them.
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