noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, bursts or causes to burst.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
burster
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noun
Meaning 2
A machine that separates one-part continuous form paper into individual sheets along the transverse perforations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: charge, bursting charge, explosive charge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: explosive
Narrower terms: shot, undercharge, rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent
History
Etymology
From burst + -er. Compare buster.