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pours

/pɔrz/ /pʊrz/

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noun

The act of pouring.

Examples :

"The bartender's pours were generous, leaving everyone feeling merry. "

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noun

Something, or an amount, poured.

Examples :

"The generous pouring of lemonade was enough to fill all the glasses. "

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noun

A downpour, or flood of precipitation.

Examples :

"After weeks of drought, the farmers welcomed the heavy pours that finally soaked their fields. "

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verb

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

Examples :

"pour water from a jug"

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verb

To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

Examples :

"Example sentence: "After the team won, excitement pours out of the fans." "

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verb

To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.

Examples :

"The waitress pours water into our glasses. "

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verb

To flow, pass or issue in a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly.

Examples :

"the rain poured down."

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verb

Examples :

""It pours every afternoon during the rainy season." "

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verb

Of a beverage, to be on tap or otherwise available for serving to customers.

Examples :

""The bar proudly pours local craft beers." "

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verb

To move in a throng, as a crowd.

Examples :

"The people poured out of the theater."

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