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- DictionarySpurt/spərt/
verb
- 1. gush out in a sudden and forceful stream: "he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"
- 2. move with a sudden burst of speed: "the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"
noun
- 1. a sudden gushing stream: "a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes"
- 2. a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed: "late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place"
spurt. [intransitive, transitive] (of liquid or flames) to burst out or pour out suddenly; to produce sudden, powerful streams of liquid or flames. spurt (from something) Blood was spurting from her nose.
SPURT meaning: 1. If something spurts liquid or fire, or if liquid or fire spurts from somewhere, it flows out…. Learn more.
Spurt definition: to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. See examples of SPURT used in a sentence.
From Longman Business Dictionary spurt /spɜːtspɜːrt/ noun [ countable] a short sudden increase of activity The stock market put on a spurt (=suddenly increased in activity for a short period of time) late in the day. The auto industry has experienced a slight growth spurt in sales.
verb (used with object) to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. noun. a sudden, forceful gush or jet. a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.
SPURT meaning: 1 : to pour out or come out quickly and suddenly; 2 : to move at a fast speed for a short distance.
noun A short, sudden, extraordinary effort for an emergency; a special exertion of one's self for a short distance or space of time, as in running, rowing, etc.: as, by a fine spurt he obtained the lead. noun A short period; a brief interval of time. To sprout; shoot.
