Gusher: meaning, definitions and examples

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gusher

 

[ หˆษกสŒสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

oil production

A gusher is a well or borehole that yields an excessive flow of oil or gas. It is characterized by the sudden and forceful expulsion of fossil fuels from the earth. This phenomenon occurs under high pressure, often leading to a dramatic eruption of oil. Gushers typically signify a significant discovery in petroleum geology, as they can indicate the presence of a large oil reservoir. However, they can also present environmental hazards if not managed properly, as uncontrolled gushers can lead to oil spills.

Synonyms

eruption, spout, spray

Examples of usage

  • The new well turned out to be a gusher, flowing oil uncontrollably.
  • After drilling for weeks, the team finally struck a gusher.
  • The gusher created an immediate need for safety measures.
  • In the oil boom of the 1900s, many gushers were discovered in Texas.

Translations

Translations of the word "gusher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jorrador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคตเฅเคตเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gusher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumber air

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพะฝั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gejzer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™ดๅ‡บใ™ใ‚‹ใ‚‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaillissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manantial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑลŸkฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„์ถœ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงููˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pramen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prameลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๆถŒ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaynaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manantial

Etymology

The word 'gusher' originates from the verb 'gush', which means to flow out in a rapid and plentiful manner. 'Gush' itself comes from the Middle English 'gusshen', derived from the Old French 'gousser' meaning to pour forth. The term became popular in the context of the oil industry during the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, as many oil discoveries saw gushers that dramatically changed the landscape of oil extraction and production. The grand scale and dramatic nature of these eruptions led to the word's adoption, highlighting both the excitement and unpredictability associated with oil drilling. By the 20th century, the term expanded beyond its original context and found usage in various fields, often alluding to anything that flows forth with great intensity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,249, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.