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Meaning
Noun
●
A
sudden
transient
rush
,
flood
or increase.
●
The
maximum
amplitude
of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.
●
In Electricity:
A
sudden
electrical
spike
or increase of
voltage
and current.
●
In Aviation:
A
momentary
reversal
of the
airflow
through the
compressor
section
of a
jet engine
due to
disruption
of the
airflow
entering
the
engine
's
air intake
,
accompanied
by
loud
banging
noises
,
emission
of
flame
, and
temporary
loss
of thrust.
●
In Nautical:
The
swell
or
heave
of the
sea
(FM 55-501).
●
In American English:
A
deployment
in large
numbers
at
short
notice.
●
A
spring
; a fountain.
●
The
tapered
part of a
windlass
barrel
or a
capstan
, upon which the
cable
surges
, or slips.
Verb
●
To
rush
,
flood
, or increase suddenly.
●
To
accelerate
forwards
,
particularly
suddenly.
●
In Aviation:
To experience a
momentary
reversal
of
airflow
through the
compressor
section
due to
disruption
of
intake
airflow
.
●
In Nautical:
To
slack off
a line.
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Origin
surge
English
surgen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Inrush
Upswing
Rises
Jerk
Influx
Rise
Speed Up
Related
Uptick
Spike
Increase
Boom
Boost
Flood
Wave
Spurt
Trend
Soar
Raise
Explosion
Jump
Peak
Drop
Growth
Rebound
Shift
Skyrocket
Burst
Fall
Increment
Reduction
Expansion
Plunge
Grow
Slowdown
Tsunami
Plummet
Downturn
Upturn
Move
Hike
Nosedive
Push
Cascade
Fluctuate
Ascent
Emergence
Tidal Wave
More
Rhymes
Urge
Merge
Surge
Verge
Purge
Gurge
Emerge
Spurge
Scourge
Splurge
Diverge
Asperge
Absterge
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