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burster

burster

1 7.5
A small part that makes a balloon or canister break open with a loud bang
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrstər/
translation icon : explosivo
  • chest burster

Set bursts, sets, chest bursters, vehicles, etcetera.

Examples

  • Bubble Burster

    Blog text (5)
  • Bubble burster responded:

    Blog text (1)
  • Suddenly: A chest-burster explodes from the ox's thorax.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The scientist used a burster to create a controlled explosion in the lab.

  • With a swift movement, the burster released the pressure, causing the balloon to pop.

  • The fireworks technician set up the burster to ensure a spectacular display on New Year's Eve.

Synonyms

detonator
vsburster
  • Specialized
69 6.7

A device that makes an explosion happen, for example in fireworks or mining

is the object that itself bursts or makes things burst not only triggers
cracker
vsburster
  • US
11 4.5

A small firework that makes a loud bang when lit

is the general object that bursts or makes things burst beyond small fireworks
skyrocket
vsburster
  • Archaic
5 5.5

A firework shot high into the sky that bursts into colors

is the object that bursts or causes bursts without being launched skyward
banger
vsburster
  • UK
2 8.2

A small firework that makes a very loud bang when you light it

is the general object that bursts forcefully not only small noisy fireworks
exploder
vsburster
1 7.1

A device or person who makes things blow up to destroy buildings

is the object that bursts itself rather than only starting an explosion
bursting explosive
vsburster
  • NSFW
8.5

A strong chemical charge in shells or bombs that makes a violent blast

is more general naming any object that bursts or causes sudden forceful bursting
bursting charge
vsburster
  • NSFW
8.9

An explosive inside a bomb or shell that breaks it open

is the whole object that bursts or makes things burst not only an internal charge
cannon cracker
vsburster
8.8

A large firework that makes a very loud explosion

is the general object that bursts forcefully in many uses not just loud celebrations

Antonyms

7 4.1

A device or material that keeps something steady, for example a tripod

How Forceful

bomb
1.8
explosive
  • Specialized
336 5.5
burster
1 7.5
popper
2 4.0

Surface Forms

burster singular
bursters plural

Morphology

burster = burst (transparent) = burst + er

Formed by the productive agent/instrument suffix '-er' added to the verb 'burst', so the meaning 'thing that bursts' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Burster comes from the simple verb burst, which means 'to break open suddenly', plus the ending -er, meaning 'one who or that which'. So a burster is something that makes things burst, like a small device that pops a balloon or causes a loud bang.