surging

/ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/

verb

To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Examples :

"Toaster sales surged last year."

verb

To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

Examples :

"A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up."

action energy

verb

To slack off a line.

Examples :

"The sailor was careful when surging the rope, letting it gradually slide through his hands to control the boat's descent. "

nautical sailing

noun

The action or an instance of a surge.

Examples :

"The surging demand for after-school tutoring programs reflects a growing need for extra help. "

action energy amount process

Meanings

Examples :

"Toaster sales surged last year."

Examples :

"A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up."

Examples :

"The sailor was careful when surging the rope, letting it gradually slide through his hands to control the boat's descent. "

Examples :

"The surging demand for after-school tutoring programs reflects a growing need for extra help. "

Related Words

particularly adverb

(focus) Especially, extremely.

forwards adverb

Toward the front.

programs noun

A set of structured activities.

accelerate verb

To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

tutoring verb

To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.

sideways noun

A footpath near a road.

gradually adverb

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

instance noun

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

reflects verb

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

suddenly adverb

Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

increase noun

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

toaster noun

One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).