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burst

Definition:

(nou) the act of exploding or bursting (nou) rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms (nou) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) (nou) a sudden intense happening

Phonetic Transcription:

bɜːst

Examples:

The dances burst with verve and vitality.

The pilot barely avoided the burst.

A pipeline exploded with a burst of 3 kilotons.

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