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jaillir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flow noun The continuous, smooth movement of a liquid, gas, or stream of things.
  • gush verb To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
  • issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  • jet noun A fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.
  • spout noun A narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of.

Senses

jaillir is used for these senses in English:

  • gush (intransitive, also, figurative) To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
  • issue (intransitive) To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.
  • issue (intransitive) To rush out, to sally forth.
  • jet To strut; to walk with a lofty or haughty gait; to be insolent; to obtrude.
  • spout (intransitive) To gush forth in a jet or stream

flow — full definition

  1. noun The continuous, smooth movement of a liquid, gas, or stream of things.
  2. noun A state of complete focus and absorption in an activity, often called "being in the zone."
  3. verb To move steadily and continuously, like a liquid.

gush — full definition

  1. verb To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
  2. verb To express enthusiasm or praise in an excessive, over-the-top way.
  3. noun A sudden, forceful outflow of liquid.

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