burst of fire
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5.7
- noun
:
estallido de fuego
- As the fireworks exploded overhead, there was a spectacular burst of fire that lit up the night sky.
Examples
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Suddenly, an Uzi-toting 15-year-old sent a burst of fire flying by Darman's head.
Fiction book (1992) -
And I flinched back as, at the edge of my vision, a burst of fire flashed out from the full-wing's bow.
Fiction book (1997) -
There was not the expected burst of fire.
Fiction book (1995) -
There was another burst of fire from the pickup, this time from several weapons.
Fiction book (1995) -
Occasionally, a huge burst of fire would erupt.
Blog text (3) -
CUT TO: INT. NIGHT CITY - SKY - CONTINUOUS A small burst of fire falls from the corner of the sky.
Fiction book (1995) -
There was another burst of fire from the truck, no more than four rounds from a paratrooper's assault rifle.
Fiction book (1995) -
After a quick burst of fire, the Serbs charge in dense lines with triumphant cries.
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As for Abu Jihad himself, Lev said he "shot him with a long burst of fire... without hesitation."
Blog text (31) -
Sometimes it was a distant stray burst of fire from the direction of Wadi Joz or Isawiya.
Fiction book (1997)
Synonyms
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2.8
A sudden violent burst that makes a loud noise and causes damage
273
1.7
A sudden, brief burst of bright light, for example from a camera
70
3.5
A very bright light or strong flame that shines very brightly
62
2.2
A sudden breaking open or explosion
48
4.9
A very bright ball of fire and light seen in the sky after a big explosion
39
3.7
A sudden bright light or flame that appears briefly
1
6.0
A sudden violent explosion that destroys things nearby
1
2.3
A very large bright fire that burns strongly
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'burst' denotes a sudden eruption and 'fire' specifies the substance, with 'of' linking them. Its meaning (a sudden outbreak of flames or intense fire) follows directly from the constituents and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the words would infer it.
Etymology
Burst of fire comes from the clear image of a quick burst of fire suddenly shooting out of a fireplace, a match, or a rocket. That's why it is used to mean 'a sudden, strong rush of heat, energy, or feeling'.