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Spurt

usgb/spɜːrt/Volume
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Physical Intensity

Use 'spurt' to describe sudden, intense releases of liquid or energy.

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Ink spurted from the pen when I dropped it.
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Unexpected Occurrence

'Spurt' often implies something was not planned or controlled.

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Oil spurted out when he unscrewed the cap too quickly.
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