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A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.

(electricity) A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

(aviation) 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.

(nautical) The swell or heave of the sea (FM 55-501).

(attributive) A deployment in large numbers at short notice.

(obsolete) A spring; a fountain.

The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.

To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

(a jet engine) To experience a momentary reversal of airflow through the compressor section due to disruption of intake airflow.

(nautical) To slack off a line.