cascade vs surge

cascade

noun
  • A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade. 

  • A pattern typically performed with an odd number of props, where each prop is caught by the opposite hand. 

  • A waterfall or series of small waterfalls. 

  • A sequence of absurd short messages posted to a newsgroup by different authors, each one responding to the most recent message and quoting the entire sequence to that point (with ever-increasing indentation). 

  • A hairpiece for women consisting of curled locks or a bun attached to a firm base, used to create the illusion of fuller hair. 

  • A series of reactions in which the product of one becomes a reactant in the next 

  • A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next; See also daisy chain 

verb
  • To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls. 

  • To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall. 

  • To occur as a causal sequence. 

surge

noun
  • The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips. 

  • A deployment in large numbers at short notice. 

  • The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation. 

  • A sudden transient rush, flood or increase. 

  • A momentary reversal of the airflow through the compressor section of a jet engine due to disruption of the airflow entering the engine's air intake, accompanied by loud banging noises, emission of flame, and temporary loss of thrust. 

  • A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current. 

  • The swell or heave of the sea (FM 55-501). 

verb
  • To slack off a line. 

  • To experience a momentary reversal of airflow through the compressor section due to disruption of intake airflow. 

  • To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly. 

  • To rush, flood, or increase suddenly. 

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