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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