Definition of burst

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Burst (v. i.) To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc..

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Burst :: Burst (imp. & p. p.) of Burs.
Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily.
Rupturewort :: Rupturewort (n.) A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides) somewhat resembling burstwort.
Access :: Access (n.) A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury..
Burst :: Burst (n.) A rupture or hernia; a breach.
Outgush :: Outgush (n.) A pouring out; an outburst.
Explosive :: Explosive (a.) Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder..
Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
Burst :: Burst (v. t.) To break.
Bursten :: Bursten () of Brest.
Splintery :: Splinterproof (a.) Proof against the splinters, or fragments, of bursting shells..
Aburst :: Aburst (adv.) In a bursting condition.
Explosion :: Explosion (n.) A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath..
Rupturewort :: Rupturewort (n.) Same as Burstwort.
Dissilition :: Dissilition (n.) The act of bursting or springing apart.
Thunderclap :: Thunderclap (n.) A sharp burst of thunder; a sudden report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
Pop :: Pop (v. t.) To cause to pop; to cause to burst open by heat, as grains of Indian corn; as, to pop corn or chestnuts..
Burst :: Burst (v. i.) To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc..
Into :: Into (prep.) Indicating the passing of a thing from one form, condition, or state to another; as, compound substances may be resolved into others which are more simple; ice is convertible into water, and water into vapor; men are more easily drawn than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass; men are led by evidence into belief of truth, and are often enticed into the commission of crimes'into; she burst into tears; children are sometimes frightened into fits
Erupt :: Erupt (v. t.) To cause to burst forth; to eject; as, to erupt lava..
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