1. noun /bɜrst,bɜːst/
a) An instance of, or the act of bursting.
The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.
b) bristle
2. verb /bɜrst,bɜːst/
a) To break from internal pressure.
I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.
b) To cause to break from internal pressure.
I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.
See Also: bust, burst ones bubble, cloudburst
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