nounπShareA brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound."a spurt of water; a spurt of blood"medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shoot; a bud."The rose bush showed tiny spurts of green after the winter. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet."The leaky pipe spurts water every few seconds. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet."The ketchup spurts out when you squeeze the bottle too hard. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA moment, a short period of time."The baby slept soundly, waking only for short spurts of crying before drifting back to sleep. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development."The child's growth was uneven, marked by sudden spurts every few months. "actionprocesstendencytimeenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a strong effort for a short period of time."The bullion market spurted on Thursday."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
