Definition: the act of exploding or bursting
Usage: the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children; the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
Definition: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Usage: a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning
Main entry: burst, fusillade, salvo, volley
Definition: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Usage: our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Main entry: burst, flare-up, outburst
Definition: a sudden intense happening
Usage: an outburst of heavy rain; a burst of lightning
Definition: burst outward, usually with noise
Usage: The champagne bottle exploded
Main entry: break open, burst, split
Definition: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Usage: The bubble burst
Definition: break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Usage: The dam burst
Main entry: burst
Definition: emerge suddenly
Usage: The sun burst into view
Main entry: erupt, break, burst
Definition: force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Usage: break into tears; erupt in anger
Main entry: burst
Definition: move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Usage: He burst out of the house into the cool night
Definition: cause to burst
Usage: The ice broke the pipe
Main entry: bristle, burst, abound
Definition: be in a state of movement or action
Usage: The room abounded with screaming children; The garden bristled with toddlers