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noun

• A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.

  Example: a spurt of water; a spurt of blood

• Ejaculation of semen.

• A shoot; a bud.

verb

• To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.

• To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.

noun

• A moment, a short period of time.

• A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.

  Example: The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity.

verb

• To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

  Example: The bullion market spurted on Thursday.