spout (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /spaʊt/
Definition
A tube or opening from which a liquid or other substance can be ejected, or a stream of liquid ejected from such an opening.
Examples
The volcano began to spout lava and ash.
He watched the whale spout a tall column of water into the air.
Water began to spout from the burst pipe.
How to Use spout
- spout out (phrasal verb)
- To say or express something quickly and often forcefully. — "The politician started to spout out his campaign promises."
- spout from (prepositional phrase)
- To flow or emerge from a specific source. — "Smoke began to spout from the chimney."
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