surge
Pronunciation:
/sɜːdʒ//sɝdʒ/noun
Definitions
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
Example: He felt a surge of excitement.
The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
Example: A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.
The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
verb
Definitions
To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
Example: Toaster sales surged last year.
To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
Example: A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.
To slack off a line.