noun / verb

gush

GUSH/ɡʌʃ/

An abundant sudden outpouring of liquid.

A gush of cold water spills from the broken pipe.

Water gushes forcefully from a broken outdoor pipe in a single strong spray.

Etymology

gushMiddle Englishto rush out suddenly and forcefully

Middle English gushen already described blood or water rushing out suddenly and forcefully. Its deeper origin is uncertain, with imitation of sound among the suggested explanations.

In context

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this water then arises to the surface of the Earth and forms into pools unlike geysers however Hot Springs do not erupt or gush

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More examples

Water gushes from the fully opened faucet.
A sudden gush of juice soaks my shirt.
Oil gushed from the damaged tank.

Forms

gush · gushes · gushed · gushing

Similar words

spurt: Emphasizes a brief, forceful jet rather than abundant flow.
torrent: Suggests a powerful, sustained rush rather than one sudden outpouring.