spurt
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/spɜː(r)t/
English
Definitions
noun
- A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.“a spurt of water; a spurt of blood”
- Ejaculation of semen.
- A shoot; a bud.
verb
- To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
- To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
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 brief spurt of activity.”
verb
- To make a strong effort for a short period of time.“The bullion market spurted on Thursday.”