26984 words

spout

7 definitions • 8 examples
1
to speak a lot, in a way that is boring or annoying for other people:

Examples:

He spouts a load of pretentious nonsense and people are stupid enough to believe him!
I really don't want to listen to Mike spouting on/off all afternoon.
2
to flow or send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, in a straight line:

Examples:

Flames spouted (out) from the oil wells.
The gash was spouting blood.
3
a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container
4
a stream of liquid coming out of something with some force:

Examples:

A spout of water shot out of the geyser.
5
to send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, or of liquid or flame to flow quickly:

Examples:

[ T ] The volcano spouted flames and red-hot rocks.
6
to say or repeat something, often in a way that is annoying for other people:

Examples:

[ T ] The man was spouting nonsense about people trying to spy on him.
7
a tube-shaped opening that allows liquids to be poured out of a container:

Examples:

Fruit is put into the blender and juice comes out the spout.

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