spurt
🇺🇸
/spɜːrt/
🇬🇧
/spɜːt/
verb
R
To suddenly release a lot of liquid or flames.
The geyser spurted water high into the air.
R
To suddenly go faster for a short time.
The cyclist spurted to the finish line.
noun
R
A sudden burst of liquid or flames.
The pipe had a spurt of water.
R
A short period of increased speed, effort, or activity.
The team had a growth spurt during the season.
translation
To suddenly release a lot of liquid or flames.; To suddenly go faster for a short time.
A sudden burst of liquid or flames.; A short period of increased speed, effort, or activity.
Word Forms
3rd Present
spurts
Progressive
spurting
Past
spurted
Plural
spurts
Perfect
spurted