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Rarespurt
The correct spelling is spurt.
How to pronounce spurt
/spɜː(r)t/
nounIPA: /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.A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
- 2.Ejaculation of semen.
- 3.A shoot; a bud.
- 4.A moment, a short period of time.
- 5.A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.
verb
- 1.To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
- 2.To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
- 3.To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
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