spurt

n : the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) [syn: {jet},

{squirt}, {spirt}]

v 1: gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquids [syn: {spirt},

{gush}, {spout}]

2: move with increasing speed [syn: {forge}, {spirt}]

SPUR

An early system on the {IBM 650}.

[Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].

(1994-12-01)