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burst

2 noun
     
burst2 [countable]
1 the act of something bursting or the place where it has burst:
a burst in the water pipe
2
a) a short sudden effort or increase in activity
burst of
The van gave a sudden burst of speed.
b) a short sudden and usually loud sound
burst of
sharp bursts of machine gun fire
c) a sudden strong feeling or emotion
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