Word: surge
Phonetic:
/sɜːdʒ/Listen:
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).
A spring; a fountain.
The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.
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.
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