spurting
/ˈspɜrtɪŋ/
verb
- To flow out suddenly in a stream or jet.
- The fountain spurts water high into the air every hour.
- Water was spurting from the broken pipe in the basement.
- Blood spurted from the small cut on his finger.
- To increase or move suddenly and quickly.
- Sales spurted after the new advertisement was released.
- The plant spurted upward after the heavy rain.
- The runner spurted ahead of the pack in the final seconds.
noun
- A sudden short burst of activity, speed, or flow.
- The company saw a spurt in profits last quarter.
- He made a final spurt and crossed the finish line first.
- There was a spurt of steam from the kettle.