explosion vs spurt

explosion

noun
  • A sudden outburst. 

  • A sudden uncontrolled increase. 

  • A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.) 

  • A bursting due to pressure. 

  • The sound of an explosion. 

spurt

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

  • Ejaculation of semen. 

  • The act of spurting, or something spurted 

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

  • A moment, a short period of time. 

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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