spurt

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
  4. Noun.  A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
  5. Noun.  (slang) Ejaculation of semen.
  6. Noun.  Any sudden but not prolonged action.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.