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Old 24-Aug-2004, 17:14
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Originally Posted by NewHope
Thanks.

But I am still carefully checking the definitions in my dictionaries about "burst" and "thrust".
What about?

thrust: push with force from the inside
burst: to explode

The door burst open.
He thrust the door open.
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