surges

Noun

surge (plural surges)

1. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
   • He felt a surge of excitement.

   Synonyms:

   torrent

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. A momentary reversal of the airflow through the compressor section of a jet engine due to disruption of the airflow entering the engine's air intake, accompanied by loud banging noises, emission of flame, and temporary loss of thrust.
5. The swell or heave of the sea.
   • He that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.1901, Bible (American Standard Version), James i. 6
6. (US, attributive, often) A deployment in large numbers at short notice.
   • surge capacity; surge fleet; surge deployment capabilities

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