spurt
spurt/spərt/
verb
- gush out in a sudden and forceful stream."he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"synonyms: squirt, shoot, spray, fountain, jet, erupt, gush, pour, stream, rush, pump, surge, spew, spill, flow, course, well, spring, burst, issue, emanate, disgorge, discharge, emit, belch forth, expel, eject, sloosh
- move with a sudden burst of speed."the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"
noun
- a sudden gushing stream."a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes"synonyms: squirt, spray, fountain, jet, spout, gush, outpouring, stream, rush, surge, burst, spill, flow, flood, cascade, torrent
- a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed."late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place"synonyms: burst of speed, turn of speed, increase of speed, burst of energy, sprint, rush
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3 days ago · 1 ... a short period of time : moment ... 2 ... a ... a sudden brief burst of effort, activity, or development ... a spurt of work ... a growth spurt ... b.
to increase or grow very quickly, or to suddenly increase by a particular amount: Shares of the jewelry store chain spurted $6.
Things that spurt gush, stream, or flow rapidly. If you laugh too hard while drinking a Coke, soda might spurt out of your nose. Ouch!
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noun · a sudden, forceful gush or jet. Synonyms: spout · a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. · a sudden ...
spurt in British English · 1. to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet · 2. to make a sudden effort. noun · 3. a sudden forceful stream or jet.
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SPURT meaning: 1 : to pour out or come out quickly and suddenly; 2 : to move at a fast speed for a short distance.
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Aug 28, 2024 · spurt noun [C] (INCREASE). a sudden, short increase in speed, effort, or activity: He works in short spurts.
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Noun · A moment, a short period of time. · A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development. The boss's visit prompted a ...
2 INCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNTa short sudden increase of activity, effort, speed, or emotionspurt of In a sudden spurt of anger, Ellen slammed the door shut.
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(of liquid or flames) to burst out or pour out suddenly; to produce sudden, powerful streams of liquid or flames.
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