Synonyms for Springer (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs):
impost
WordNet sense 2 (a cow about to give birth):
springing cow
WordNet sense 3 (a large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver and white):
springer spaniel
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