Definition of bursting Bursting

/bɚˈstɪŋ/ - [bersting] - burst•ing

We found 5 definitions of bursting from 4 different sources.

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What does bursting mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bursting (Verb)
    Present participle of burst.
  • bursting (Adjective)
    Urgently needing to urinate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bursting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Burst

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • bursting
    The simplest method of bursting open strong gates is, to explode a bag of gunpowder containing 50 or 60 pounds suspended near the middle of the gate upon a nail or gimlet, by means of a small piece of port-fire inserted at the bottom, and well secured with twine.

Part of speech

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  • bursting, verb, gerund of burst (infinitive).

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