Definition of burst

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Burst (v. t.) To break or rend by violence, as by an overcharge or by strain or pressure, esp. from within; to force open suddenly; as, to burst a cannon; to burst a blood vessel; to burst open the doors..

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Blaze :: Blaze (n.) A bursting out, or active display of any quality; an outburst; a brilliant display..
Crack :: Crack (v. t.) To break or burst, with or without entire separation of the parts; as, to crack glass; to crack nuts..
Bursting :: Bursting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Burs.
Outbreaking :: Outbreaking (n.) That which bursts forth.
Inburst :: Inburst (n.) A bursting in or into.
Cloud-burst :: Cloud-burst (n.) A sudden copious rainfall, as the whole cloud had been precipitated at once..
Explosive :: Explosive (a.) Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder..
Rift :: Rift (v. i.) To burst open; to split.
Flare-up :: Flare-up (n.) A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
Sundart :: Sunburst (n.) A burst of sunlight.
Fracture :: Fracture (v. t.) To cause a fracture or fractures in; to break; to burst asunder; to crack; to separate the continuous parts of; as, to fracture a bone; to fracture the skull..
Access :: Access (n.) A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury..
Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
Rupture :: Rupture (n.) A bursting open, as of a steam boiler, in a less sudden manner than by explosion. See Explosion..
Burster :: Burster (n.) One that bursts.
Lighten :: Lighten (v. i.) To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to display a flash or flashes of lightning; to flash..
Recollect :: Recollect (v. t.) Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect participle..
Hippocrene :: Hippocrene (n.) A fountain on Mount Helicon in Boeotia, fabled to have burst forth when the ground was struck by the hoof of Pegasus. Also, its waters, which were supposed to impart poetic inspiration..
Thunderburst :: Thunderburst (n.) A burst of thunder.
Flaw :: Flaw (n.) A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration.
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