squirt (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: [skwɜːrt]

Definition

To eject or be ejected in a thin, fast stream.

Examples

• The faulty pipe began to squirt water everywhere.

• He accidentally squirted toothpaste onto his shirt.

• The whale's blowhole squirted a misty spray into the air.

How to Use squirt

squirt out (phrasal verb)

To eject a liquid or substance forcefully. — "The ketchup bottle squirted out too much sauce."

squirt into (prepositional phrase)

To eject a substance into a specific place. — "He managed to squirt water into the opponent's eyes."

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