cattle prod vs spurt

cattle prod

noun
  • Something used to goad or push someone to act. 

  • A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal. 

verb
  • To goad or push someone to act. 

spurt

noun
  • The act of spurting, or something spurted 

  • Ejaculation of semen. 

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

  • A moment, a short period of time. 

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

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

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

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

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