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/ˈɡiː.zə/ · noun
(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam..
Sporting a few war wounds from Japanese destroyer gunfire, The Sullivans had already launched one spread of torpedoes at the Japanese destroyers that were now littering the ocean floor, or, occasionally, making their own retreat, but she still had one left, so a five-torpedo spread was duly sent at near-point-blank range into the listing and burning remains of Yamato, and, shortly thereafter, four large geysers of water were the reward.
Where a Geyser or hot-water heater is used it is a good and wise precaution to see that the bath-room, &c., when it is used is well ventilated.
Water was heated either on the gas stove, or on a wall mounted gas-fired "geyser" heater.
It was here I saw a geyser gas water heater in a bathroom for the first time. (I was afraid of it).
Four jets of water geysered upward from the sea. Short and wide. He noted it. Ranging salvo. His division was discovered.
Use geyser when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Geyser means (planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam..
Common synonyms include hot spring, thermae.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Sporting a few war wounds from Japanese destroyer gunfire, The Sullivans had already launched one spread of torpedoes at the Japanese destroyers that were now littering the ocean floor, or, occasionally, making their own retreat, but she still had one left, so a five-torpedo spread was duly sent at near-point-blank range into the listing and burning remains of Yamato, and, shortly thereafter, four large geysers of water were the reward.
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