squirt

[US]/skwɜːt/
[UK]/skwɜːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. injection; spurt
vt. make something wet by squirting
vi. emit a sudden spurt

Phrases & Collocations

water squirt

squirt gun

squirt bottle

squirt a lemon

squirting fountain

squirting ketchup

squirt sunscreen

Example Sentences

a quick squirt of perfume.

They squirted water at us.

she squirted soda into a glass.

she squirted me with scent.

clean the stains with a couple squirts of dishwashing liquid.

what did he see in this patronizing little squirt?.

The water squirted all over me.

got an eyeful of water from the squirt gun.

She squirted water from the hose onto the flowers.

some youngsters squirted a water pistol in her face.

he got his glove on the ball but it squirted away.

Ultrasonic testing using the through transmission squirter technique remains the predominant method of inspection of composite materials.

Sea Squirts and Clingfish A colony of sea squirts forms a colorful landscape, ample hiding place for an Eastern cleaner-clingfish (Cochleoceps orientalis) in the Tasman Sea off the coast of Australia.

For those who like a little more spice in their action, try riding the "whirlies" and "squirts" along the way, vicious sections of water that have a life of their own.

the archerfish which stuns insects with a sudden blast of water, can learn how to aim its squirt simply by watching an experienced fish perform the task.

Real-world Examples

Maybe they can take the needle and squirt it into my mouth, you know, like a squirt gun.

Source: Friends Season 2

Did you tell him about my squirt gun idea?

Source: Friends Season 2

That squirting flower really yanked my chain.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Squirting acid into the crabs' eyes and mouths.

Source: Earth's Pulse Season 2 (Original Soundtrack)

T, you still got that squirt gun I gave you?

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

What's the matter, get on the wrong plane, squirt?

Source: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

To loads of mayo add tomato puree and some good squirts of ketchup.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

To illustrate this, Daniel uses the example of a sea squirt.

Source: WIL Life Revelation

Early in its life, the sea squirt has a nervous system.

Source: WIL Life Revelation

And a nice squirt of honey, just to temper the rum.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

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