geyser

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Synonyms: geyer, guyser, keyser, leyser, genser, geiser, geeser, geysir

Antonyms: geyer, guyser, keyser, leyser, genser, geiser, geeser, geysir

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|planetology|geology|volcanology}} A [[boiling]] [[natural]] [[spring]] which [[throw]]s forth [[jet]]s of [[water]], [[mud]]{{,}} etc., at [[frequent]] [[interval]]s, [[drive]]n [[upwards]] by the [[expansive]] [[power]] of [[steam]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A [[momentary]] [[vertical]] [[jet]] or [[fountain]] of [[fluid]] [[drive]]n [[upwards]] by a [[violent]] [[force]].
3. {{lb|en|British|archaic}} An [[instantaneous]], and often [[dangerous]], [[hot water heater]].
4. {{lb|en|South Africa|South Asia}} A [[domestic]] [[water boiler]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To (cause to) [[rush]] or [[burst]] [[upward]] like [[water]] from a [[#Noun|geyser]].

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