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Meaning of spurt

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spurt

Pronunciation:/spɜː(r)t//spɝt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.

    Example: a spurt of water; a spurt of blood

  2. Ejaculation of semen.

  3. A shoot; a bud.

verb

Definitions

  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.

spurt

Pronunciation:/spɜː(r)t//spɝt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A moment, a short period of time.

  2. A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.

    Example: The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

    Example: The bullion market spurted on Thursday.