spurt

Noun
  1. The occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) (synset 107450700)
    is a type of: discharge, outpouring, run - the pouring forth of a fluid
    subtypes:
    • spray - a jet of vapor
    • spritz - a quick squirt of some liquid (usually carbonated water)
    same as: jet, spirt, squirt
Verb
  1. Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet (synset 202072341)
    "water gushed forth"
    is a type of: pour - flow in a spurt
    subtypes:
    • pump - flow intermittently
    • blow - spout moist air from the blowhole
    • whoosh - gush or squirt out
    same as: gush, spirt, spout
  2. Move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy (synset 201888119)
    is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    same as: forge, spirt

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