(1):

(n.) The bottom stone of an arch, which lies on the impost. The skew back is one form of springer.

(2):

(n.) A variety of the field spaniel. See Spaniel.

(3):

(n.) One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who rouses game.

(4):

(n.) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid abutment for each section of vaulting.

(5):

(n.) The grampus.

(6):

(n.) The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring.

(7):

(n.) A young plant.

(8):

(n.) A species of antelope; the sprinkbok.