eruption (n.)

  1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

    [ Syn: volcanic eruption ]

  2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

  3. (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

    [ Syn: eructation , extravasation ]

  4. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); the outbreak of hostilities

    [ Syn: outbreak , irruption ]

  5. a sudden very loud noise

    [ Syn: bang , clap , blast , bam ]

  6. the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

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