[spurt] 
,| 1. | to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. |
| 2. | to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race. |
| 3. | to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. |
| 4. | a sudden, forceful gush or jet. |
| 5. | a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. |
| 6. | a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling. |
| spirt (spûrt) n. & v. Chiefly British Variant of spurt. |
