squirts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of squirtsnext
plural of squirt
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as in jets
a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening added a squirt of lemon juice to the baked haddock

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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood I am fond of the little squirt, I'll admit

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squirts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of squirt
as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force water squirting out of the faucet

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  1. pours
  2. children
  3. chicks
Verb
  • Traditional Champagne averages around $50 at the lower end, with seemingly no upper limit for the prestige pours, but there are plenty of other styles of sparkling wine available at as many price points as there are bubbles in a glass.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
  • On a recent morning, Maria Dominguez pours him a cup of decaf, black, two sugars.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pours
Noun
  • Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.
    David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of children
Noun
  • Scientists estimate that Wisdom has flown over three million miles in her long life, and fledged as many as 30 chicks.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of chicks
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