surge

B2
Pronunciation
/sɜːdʒ/
/sɝdʒ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Example Sentences
  • He felt a surge of excitement.
2 Definition

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation

3 Definition

A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

Example Sentences
  • A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.
4 Definition

The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).

5 Definition

A spring; a fountain.

6 Definition

The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Example Sentences
  • Toaster sales surged last year.
2 Definition

To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

Example Sentences
  • A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.
3 Definition

To slack off a line.