burst pipe

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A pipe that has broken open suddenly, especially because of pressure.

pipeADJECTIVE + pipe

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden drop in temperature caused a pipe to burst in the basement.
  • If another cold spell hits, we might have a burst pipe again.
  • We discovered a burst pipe in the wall this morning, causing extensive water damage.
  • The plumber was called immediately after the main pipe burst.
  • A burst pipe can lead to significant structural problems if not fixed quickly.
  • The old plumbing system is prone to having pipes burst under pressure.
  • Homeowners should insulate their pipes to prevent them from bursting.
  • Luckily, the burst pipe was detected early, minimizing the damage.
  • They had to deal with a burst pipe right before their holiday trip.
  • The constant vibrations from construction work eventually made the underground pipe burst.