 outpouring |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (linguistics) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | |
| Synonyms: | barrage onslaught | |
| Related terms: | language barrage | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the pouring forth of a fluid | |
| Synonyms: | run discharge | |
| Related terms: | flow jet escape run | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a sudden rapid flow (as of water) | |
| Synonyms: | gush flush | |
| Examples: | "he heard the flush of a toilet" "there was a little gush of blood" "she attacked him with an outpouring of words" |
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| Related terms: | flow springtide spurt flush | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (geography) a natural flow of ground water | |
| Synonyms: | spring natural_spring outflow fountain | |
| Related terms: | geological_formation geyser Fountain_of_Youth hot_spring | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a large flow | |
| Synonyms: | flood overflow | |
| Related terms: | flow effusion overflow | |
