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What does surge mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word surge? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
  2. The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
  3. (electricity) A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
  4. (nautical) The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
  5. (obsolete) A spring; a fountain.
  6. The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
  2. To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
  3. (transitive, nautical) To slack off a line.
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