1. to flow out suddenly and forcefully in a stream
2. to move forward suddenly with great speed

1. a sudden forceful flow or stream of liquid
2. a sudden brief period of increased activity or effort

Examples

• Blood spurted from the wound.
• The runner spurted ahead in the final stretch.
• A spurt of water shot from the broken pipe.
• She had a spurt of energy and cleaned the entire house.
• Oil spurted up from the ground.
• The car spurted forward when the light turned green.
• The growth spurt lasted only a few months.