Definition of Spurt
Spurt
spurt
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to spout or gush forth in a sudden force;
e.g. The emergency technician applied a tourniquet on the arm before the blood could spurt out.
(verb)
to move with a sudden speed or force;
e.g. The sports car spurted through the highway at a dangerous speed,
(noun)
a gush, sudden pouring out, or gushing stream;
e.g. A spurt of lemon juice gushed into her eye while she was squeezing the lemons.
(noun)
a sudden but brief burst of increased activity or effort;
e.g. After a quick spurt of productive working, she seems to get tired and demotivated.
(noun)
a moment or short period of time;
e.g. His running speed increases in short spurts.
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