SURGE — Definition of SURGE
noun
1
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
He felt a surge of excitement.
2
The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
3
A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.
4
The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
verb
1
To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
Toaster sales surged last year.
2
To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.
3
To slack off a line.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/surge
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