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Spouting

The process or result of something being spouted; that which is spouted.

📖 Definitions of "Spouting"

noun
  1. 1

    The process or result of something being spouted; that which is spouted.

    "Spoutings of lava shot from the crest of the volcano."

  2. 2

    A gutter under the eaves of a building; guttering.

    "The spouting was filled with leaves and needed cleaning."

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a liquid) That is propelled in a narrow stream or jet.

🔄 Synonyms of "Spouting"

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WordDefinition
squirtingnounThe act of something being squirted. [from 14th c.]
jettingnounThe application of a jet of liquid, especially to treat livestock against pests.
spurtingnounThe act of something that spurts.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spouting"

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WordDefinition
spurtingnounThe act of something that spurts.
squirtingnounThe act of something being squirted. [from 14th c.]
runningnounThe activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason.
jettingnounThe application of a jet of liquid, especially to treat livestock against pests.
aspoutspouting
squirtynoun(informal) That operates by squirting.
spumynounfrothy, emitting froth or spume
spewnnounThat has been spewed
jaculatory(religion) exclamatory; uttered in short sentences
spittynouncovered in saliva
sploshy(informal) Making heavy splashing sounds.
squirtishLike a squirt or whippersnapper.
whizzingverbThe sound or action of something that whizzes.
splishy(informal) Making light splashing sounds.
splutterynounCharacterised by spluttering.
fizzingnounThe action of the verb to fizz.
salivantnounProducing salivation.
poppynounAny plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.
gutteringnounGutters collectively.
sialoquent(rare) Tending to spray saliva when speaking.

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