Burst and Slit

Burst

Burst verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Slit and burst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slit" instead the word "Burst" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Slit verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).

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Burst and slit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burst" instead the word "Slit" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: slice, slitting

long	long burst	long slit
single	single burst	single slit
small	small burst	small slit
double	double burst	double slit
Other adjectives: giant, invisible.

throat	burst throat	slit throat
times	burst times	slit times

The technology to do this by computer didn't exist in 1976; the Torch Burst logo is all backlit cel animation and rostrum camera tricks (specifically the slit-scanned "light ray sparkles" and the zoom up on the torch).

Source: Vanity Plate

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