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surges

/ˈsɜːrdʒɪz/ /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/

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noun

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Examples :

"He felt a surge of excitement."

amount event action tendency

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noun

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation

Examples :

""The amusement park ride was designed to have minimal surges to prevent motion sickness." "

vehicle technical physics machine

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noun

A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

Examples :

"A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district."

electronics electric technology energy utility

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noun

The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).

Examples :

"The afternoon surges of the sea made it difficult to see the distant shore. "

nautical ocean weather

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noun

A spring; a fountain.

Examples :

"The old park fountain had two beautiful surges of water that arched gracefully into the pool. "

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noun

The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.

Examples :

"The anchor chain slipped around the windlass barrel's surges, allowing the boat to drift slightly. "

nautical sailing machine part