To eject forcibly and in a stream
“Two pulp mills spew chemicals into the river that is the only source of the city's water.”
To be poured or forced out in large quantities
“The pump broke down three weeks ago at the wellhead, and oil continued to spew to the surface.”
To vomit or regurgitate food
“I ate just before going to the gym, and every time I tried to deadlift, I felt like I was about to spew up my dinner.”
To expel or spit out a substance
“You scoop out a big spoonful of the herbs, put it in your mouth, and begin to chew it. Then you spew it out because it tastes horrid.”
To scatter or sprinkle, typically over a wide area
Matter vomited from the stomach
“He got to his feet, legs shaking, and vomited. His spew splashed across the floor.”
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