spout

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verb \ˈspau̇t\

Definition of spout

transitive verb
1 : to eject (liquid) in a stream wells spouting oil
2a : to speak or utter readily, volubly, and at lengthb : to speak or utter in a pompous or oratorical manner : declaim a candidate spouting empty promises
intransitive verb
1 : to issue with force or in a jet : spurt
2 : to eject material (such as liquid) in a jet
3 : declaim

noun

Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch spoiten to spout, Old English spīwan to spew

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First Known Use: 14th century

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noun

1 : a pipe or conductor through which a liquid is discharged or conveyed in a stream: such asa : a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roofb : a projecting tube or lip from which a liquid (such as water) issues
2 : a discharge or jet of liquid or moisture from or as if from a pipe: such asa : waterspoutb : the blowing of a whale
3 archaic : pawnshop

play \ˈspau̇-təd\ adjective

14th century

play

verb

noun

play

verb \ˈspau̇t\

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1 : to shoot out (liquid) with force Wells spouted oil.
2 : to speak with a long and quick flow of words so as to sound important He spouted his opinions at the meeting.
3 : to flow out with force : spurt Blood spouted from the wound.