Word: spurt
Word origin: mid 16th century: of unknown origin.
Phonetic:
spəːt
Listen:
gush out in a sudden and forceful stream. Example: he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes
move with a sudden burst of speed. Example: the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp
a sudden gushing stream. Example: a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes
a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed. Example: late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place
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