Spout Common

Spout has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain

"The old water wheel had a broken spout where the river used to flow into the mill."

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A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged. [[File:Spout (PSF).png|thumb|]]

"The old kettle had a broken spout that leaked hot water all over the stove when we tried to pour tea."

Verb

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

"water gushed forth"

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talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

"The politician stood on stage and began to spout about his new policies until the microphone feedback drowned him out."

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To gush forth in a jet or stream

"The broken pipe began to spout water across the kitchen floor as soon as we turned on the tap."