spurted; spurting; spurts
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)spurted; spurting; spurts
Definition of spurt (Entry 4 of 4)
: to make a spurt
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The first known use of spurt was in 1570
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