surge

About 3.76 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

   He felt a surge of excitement.

2. noun The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.
3. noun A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

   A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.

4. noun 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.
5. noun The swell or heave of the sea.
6. noun A deployment in large numbers at short notice.

   surge capacity; surge fleet; surge deployment capabilities

7. noun The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.
8. verb To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

   Toaster sales surged last year.

Similar words

upsurge heave billow zoom soar spate scend tide rush soar up

Often followed by

of in and tank to through is forward up

Word family

surged surges surging