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spurt

The correct spelling is spurt.

How to pronounce spurt

/spɜː(r)t/
noun

IPA: /spɜː(r)t/

Say it like: Spu-rt

The correct spelling is spurt. A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound. For example: "a spurt of water; a spurt of blood"

Usage Examples

a spurt of water; a spurt of blood

The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity.

The bullion market spurted on Thursday.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
  2. 2.Ejaculation of semen.
  3. 3.A shoot; a bud.
  4. 4.A moment, a short period of time.
  5. 5.A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.

verb

  1. 1.To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
  2. 2.To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
  3. 3.To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

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