Definitions

1. noun

a device that bursts or releases a burst of compressed air, gas, or liquid, often used in fire extinguishers or other safety equipment

“The fire department used a burster to put out the flames in the burning building.”

2. noun

a sudden and violent release of energy, especially in a person’s emotions or behavior

“The comedian’s burster of laughter was contagious and had the whole audience in stitches.”

3. verb

to release or discharge something suddenly and violently, especially compressed air, gas, or liquid

“The engineer worked on designing a system to burster the pressure in the pipeline.”

4. verb

to experience a sudden and intense emotional or psychological release

“After years of repression, she finally burst and burstered her emotions in a fit of tears.”