Definition of burst

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of burst is as below...

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..

Lern More About Burst

Explosion :: Explosion (n.) A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire..
Debacle :: Debacle (n.) A breaking or bursting forth; a violent rush or flood of waters which breaks down opposing barriers, and hurls forward and disperses blocks of stone and other debris..
Endorhizous :: Endorhizous (a.) Having the radicle of the embryo sheathed by the cotyledon, through which the embryo bursts in germination, as in many monocotyledonous plants..
Flare-up :: Flare-up (n.) A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
Sally :: Sally (v.) A rushing or bursting forth; a quick issue; a sudden eruption; specifically, an issuing of troops from a place besieged to attack the besiegers; a sortie..
Rupturewort :: Rupturewort (n.) A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides) somewhat resembling burstwort.
Bursting :: Bursting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Burs.
Inburst :: Inburst (n.) A bursting in or into.
Implosion :: Implosion (n.) A burstion inwards, as of a vessel from which the air has been exhausted; -- contrasted with explosion..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
Burst :: Burst (v. t.) To produce as an effect of bursting; as, to burst a hole through the wall..
Split :: Split (v. i.) To part asunder; to be rent; to burst; as, vessels split by the freezing of water in them..
Ebullition :: Ebullition (n.) A sudden burst or violent display; an outburst; as, an ebullition of anger or ill temper..
Sundart :: Sunburst (n.) A burst of sunlight.
To-brest :: To-brest (v. t.) To burst or break in pieces.
Dazzlement :: Dazzlement (n.) Dazzling flash, glare, or burst of light..
Impatiens :: Impatiens (n.) A genus of plants, several species of which have very beautiful flowers; -- so called because the elastic capsules burst when touched, and scatter the seeds with considerable force. Called also touch-me-not, jewelweed, and snapweed. I. Balsamina (sometimes called lady's slipper) is the common garden balsam..
Burstwort :: Burstwort (n.) A plant (Herniaria glabra) supposed to be valuable for the cure of hernia or rupture.
Burst :: Burst (imp. & p. p.) of Burs.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us