airburst

[ air-burst ]
/ ˈɛərˌbɜrst /

noun

the explosion of a bomb or shell in midair.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of airburst

First recorded in 1915–20; air1 + burst

Words nearby airburst

airborne command post, airbrasive, airbrick, airbrush, airbrush out, airburst, airbus, aircav, aircraft, aircraft carrier, aircraft cloth
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British Dictionary definitions for airburst

airburst
/ (ˈɛəˌbɜːst) /

noun

the explosion of a bomb, shell, etc, in the air
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