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    spurt
    /spəːt/

    verb

    • 1. gush out in a sudden and forceful stream: "he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"
    • 2. move with a sudden burst of speed: "the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPURT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SPURT definition: 1. to (cause to) flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream: 2. to increase or grow very…. Learn more.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspurt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    spurt. [intransitive, transitive] (of liquid or flames) to burst out or pour out suddenly; to produce sudden, powerful streams of liquid or flames. spurt (from something) Blood was spurting from her nose.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spurtSpurt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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. : a sharp or sudden increase in business activity. spurt. 4 of 4. verb (2) spurted; spurting; spurts.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spurtSPURT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Spurt definition: to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.. See examples of SPURT used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPURT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A spurt of activity, effort, or emotion is a sudden, brief period of intense activity, effort, or emotion. At adolescence, muscles go through a growth spurt. I flushed bright red as a spurt of anger flashed through me. The recent spurt in violence has demoralised the public. Synonyms: burst, rush, surge, fit More Synonyms of spurt. 4. verb.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spurtSpurt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    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! Spurt is also a noun: "A spurt of water erupted from the hole in the water balloon before she had a chance to throw it."

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPURT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    If something spurts liquid or fire, or if liquid or fire spurts from somewhere, it flows out suddenly with force: Blood was spurting out of his stomach. spurt ahead/into/past, etc. to increase your speed, effort, or activity: She spurted ahead in the final lap.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspurt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a sudden increase in speed, effort, activity or emotion for a short period of time. You'd better put on a spurt(= hurry up) if you want to finish that work today. Babies get very hungry during growth spurts. a sudden spurt of anger. Extra Examples. Boys experience a growth spurt during puberty. He felt a spurt of resentment against his brother.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishspurt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of spurt noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › spurtspurt - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    n. a sudden forceful stream or jet. a short burst of activity, speed, or energy.