spurt
verb (1)
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Definition of spurt
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to gush forth : spout
: to expel in a stream or jet : squirt the faucet spurts water
spurt
noun (1)Definition of spurt (Entry 2 of 4)
: a sudden gush : jet
spurt
noun (2)Definition of spurt (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : a short period of time : moment
2a : a sudden brief burst of effort, activity, or development a spurt of work a growth spurt
b : a sharp or sudden increase in business activity
spurt
verb (2)Definition of spurt (Entry 4 of 4)
: to make a spurt
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spurt
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Kids Definition of spurt
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to pour out or make pour out suddenly Water spurted from the leaky hose. His nose spurted blood.
spurt
nounKids Definition of spurt (Entry 2 of 3)
: a sudden pouring out a spurt of venom
spurt
nounKids Definition of spurt (Entry 3 of 3)
: a brief burst of increased effort, activity, or development
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