rupture

Everyday

1. To rupture is to burst or break open suddenly, like a pipe or a body part. tree →
2. A rupture is a burst or break. tree →
3. A rupture is a sudden break in a friendship or agreement. tree →

In the lessons

In health and safety: ruptured pipes leak, a ruptured appendix is an emergency. In science, the Earth's crust can rupture in an earthquake. Phrases: «a ruptured pipe», «ruptured appendix», «rupture a tendon».

Examples

• A water pipe ruptured in the freezing cold. tree →
• He was rushed to hospital with a ruptured appendix. tree →
• The dam could rupture if the water rises. tree →
• The footballer ruptured a tendon in his ankle. tree →
• The argument caused a rupture between the friends. tree →
• The earthquake ruptured the road. tree →

Note

Same form for verb and noun. Formal-ish; everyday words: burst, break, split.