noun🔗ShareBout-dehorsA spar between mast and upper outer corner of a spritsail on sailing boats."The sailor carefully adjusted the sprit to tighten the spritsail and catch more wind. "Le marin ajusta soigneusement le bout-dehors pour tendre la voile à livarde et attraper plus de vent.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePousse, germeA shoot; a sprout."After the heavy rain, a tiny sprit of green emerged from the seed in the pot. "Après la forte pluie, une minuscule pousse verte a émergé de la graine dans le pot.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGermer, pousserTo sprout; to bud; to germinate, as barley steeped for malt."The barley seeds sprouted quickly after being soaked in water. "Les graines d'orge ont germé rapidement après avoir été trempées dans l'eau.agricultureplantbiologyseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJaillir, giclerTo throw out with force from a narrow orifice; to eject; to spurt out."The broken water fountain began to sprit a thin stream of water upwards. "La fontaine cassée a commencé à jaillir un mince filet d'eau vers le haut.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
