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spurt

  [spurt] ,
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–verb (used without object)
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.
–verb (used with object)
3. to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
–noun
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.
Also, spirt.

Origin:
1560–70; var. of spirt; orig. uncert.

Related forms:
spurter, noun
spurtive, adjective
spur⋅tive⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. well, spring. See flow. 4. spout.

Antonyms:
1. drip, ooze.
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spurt   (spûrt)   
n.  

  1. A sudden forcible gush or jet.

  2. A sudden short burst, as of energy, activity, or growth.

v.   spurt·ed, spurt·ing, spurts

v.   intr.

  1. To gush forth suddenly in a jet.

  2. To make a brief intense effort or show a sudden increase in activity or speed.

v.   tr.
To force out in a sudden jet.

[Origin unknown.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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