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n. - An opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain v. - Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner; Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet.

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  • Let Griffin spout his bile on Question Time, or wherever.
  • Of course. spout is in the vanguard of cetacean conservation throughout the world.
  • Not just her tail was sparkle like a drop from fountain spout – all of her was jewel.
  • The water was gushing like a waterfall during spring melt runoff, out of the spout from the roof.
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