spurt
/spɜː(r)t//spɝt/
noun
- 1
A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
“a spurt of water; a spurt of blood”
- 2
Ejaculation of semen.
- 3
A shoot; a bud.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
- 2
To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
noun
- 1
A moment, a short period of time.
- 2
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
- 1
To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
“The bullion market spurted on Thursday.”
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