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burster

American  
[bur-ster] / ˈbɜr stər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that bursts.

  2. Astronomy. x-ray burster.


Etymology

Origin of burster

First recorded in 1850–55; burst + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The "Screecher" was a little ahead; gradually the "Burster" closes.

From Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada by Murray, Henry A.

The "Burster" was a St. Louis boat, having on board a lot of wild back-woodsmen, &c.

From Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada by Murray, Henry A.

Soon a cry of exultation is heard on board the "Burster," as she shoots up close to her rival.

From Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada by Murray, Henry A.

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