Spurt: meaning, definitions and examples

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spurt

[ spɜːrt ]

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in sports

A sudden burst of speed or energy, especially in the final stretch of a race. A spurt can give a competitor an advantage over others.

Synonyms

burst, rush, surge

Examples of usage

He made a spurt in the last few meters and crossed the finish line first.
The athlete's spurt in the last lap secured his victory.

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general

To gush or issue suddenly and with force. It can also refer to a sudden increase in activity or growth.

Synonyms

gush, shoot, spray

Examples of usage

The water spurted out of the broken pipe.
The flowers began to spurt up after the first spring rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "spurt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jato

🇮🇳 फुहार

🇩🇪 Strom

🇮🇩 semburan

🇺🇦 струмінь

🇵🇱 strumień

🇯🇵 噴出

🇫🇷 jet

🇪🇸 chorro

🇹🇷 fışkırma

🇰🇷 분출

🇸🇦 نفث

🇨🇿 proud

🇸🇰 prúd

🇨🇳 喷射

🇸🇮 brizganje

🇮🇸 gustur

🇰🇿 ағын

🇬🇪 შხეფი

🇦🇿 fışqırma

🇲🇽 chorro

Word origin

The word 'spurt' originated in the mid-16th century, and it is believed to have come from the Middle Low German word 'spurten,' meaning 'to make haste.' Over time, it evolved to its current usage in both noun and verb forms, reflecting the idea of sudden, rapid movement or growth.