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spurt

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Verb

  1. To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
  2. To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
  3. To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

Noun

  1. A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
  2. Ejaculation of semen.
  3. A shoot; a bud.
  4. A moment, a short period of time.
  5. A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.
  6. The act of spurting, or something spurted

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