Spurting: meaning, definitions and examples
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spurting
[ หspษหrtษชล ]
sudden release
To spurt means to suddenly send forth or issue out in a jet or stream. This action is often characterized by a rapid and forceful expulsion of liquid, gas, or sometimes even light. The term is commonly used to describe phenomena such as liquids gushing from a small opening. Spurting can occur in various contexts such as when a fountain releases water or when blood spurts from a wound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The water started spurting from the broken pipe.
- He accidentally cut himself and blood began spurting.
- The geyser spurted water high into the air.
- The children watched as the soda spurted out of the bottle.
Translations
Translations of the word "spurting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esguichando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคตเฅเคตเคพเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช spritzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memancarkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฟะปะตัะบัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ tryskanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅดๅบใใ
๐ซ๐ท jaillissement
๐ช๐ธ chorro
๐น๐ท fฤฑลkฤฑrma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ stลรญkรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ striekanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ brizganje
๐ฎ๐ธ sprengja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑรงrama
๐ฒ๐ฝ chorro
Etymology
The word 'spurting' derives from the Old French term 'esperter', meaning 'to squirt or jet'. It was adapted into Middle English, reflecting the action of ejecting liquid in a forceful manner. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin 'exspirare', which means 'to breathe out', indicating a strong release of air or liquid. The evolution of the term has kept its core meaning related to sudden and forceful expulsion, and it has been used in both everyday language and technical contexts such as fluid dynamics. Over time, 'spurting' has found its place in various expressions and idioms, solidifying its role as a vivid descriptor in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,460 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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