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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Bursting :: Bursting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Burs.
Pop :: Pop (v. i.) To burst open with a pop, when heated over a fire; as, this corn pops well..
Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily.
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
Volleyed :: Volleyed (a.) Discharged with a sudden burst, or as if in a volley; as, volleyed thunder..
Inburst :: Inburst (n.) A bursting in or into.
Burst :: Burst (v. t.) To produce as an effect of bursting; as, to burst a hole through the wall..
Split :: Split (v. t.) To burst; to rupture; to rend; to tear asunder.
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..
Rupert''s Drop :: Rupert's drop () A kind of glass drop with a long tail, made by dropping melted glass into water. It is remarkable for bursting into fragments when the surface is scratched or the tail broken; -- so called from Prince Rupert, nephew of Charles I., by whom they were first brought to England. Called also Rupert's ball, and glass tear..
Burst :: Burst (n.) A rupture or hernia; a breach.
Rift :: Rift (v. i.) To burst open; to split.
Burst :: Burst (imp. & p. p.) of Burs.
Upbreak :: Upbreak (n.) A breaking upward or bursting forth; an upburst.
Rend :: Rend (v. t.) To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to tear asunder; to split; to burst; as, powder rends a rock in blasting; lightning rends an oak..
Ruption :: Ruption (n.) A breaking or bursting open; breach; rupture.
Blow :: Blow (v. t.) To burst, shatter, or destroy by an explosion; -- usually with up, down, open, or similar adverb; as, to blow up a building..
Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
Frondescence :: Frondescence (n.) The act of bursting into leaf.
Flash :: Flash (n.) A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning..
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