1 [+adv./prep.] to flow out quickly, or to make sth flow out quickly, in large amounts:
[V] Flames spewed from the aircraft's engine. * [VN] Massive chimneys were spewing out smoke and flames.
2 ~ (sth) (up) (BrE, informal) to VOMIT:
[V] He spewed up on the pavement. * He makes me want to spew. * [VN] She spewed up the entire meal.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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