spurt (n.)

  1. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

    [ Syn: jet , squirt , spirt ]

    spurt (v.)

  1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; water gushed forth

    [ Syn: spirt , gush , spout ]

  2. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

    [ Syn: forge , spirt ]

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