(sprÉªÅ) vb, springs, springing, sprang, sprung or sprung. 1. to move or cause to move suddenly upwards or forward in a single motion. 2. to release or be released from a forced position by elastic force: the bolt sprang back. 3. (tr) to leap or jump over.
A Rhine River cruise is a heady experience indeed. Prepare to see ancient castles and lush vineyards, explore the winding streets of sleepy medieval villages, revel in the historic grandeur of lovely old cities like Strasbourg and Koblenz and enjoy the buzz of vibrant, modern ones like Cologne and Basel.
The River Rhine is called different names depending on the country it flows through. It is called Rhein in Germany; Rhine in France and Rijn in Netherlands. Pollution. Many years ago, the Rhine was considered as one of the most polluted rivers in Europe.In 1986 the river was severely polluted by a chemical factory fire (Chemical spill turns Rhine Red-BBC News 1986).s the Rhine enters Germany it becomes the border between Germany and France. Through the Rhine Gourge the landscape changes again as the river narrows to form a steep sided-valley filled with vineyards and castles overlooking the river.