pipe burst

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The pipe breaks open suddenly.

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Examples (10)

  • The freezing weather caused a pipe to burst in the basement.
  • During the cold snap, several pipes burst in old buildings.
  • We woke up to find water everywhere because a main pipe had burst overnight.
  • If a pipe bursts, it can cause significant damage to your home.
  • The plumber confirmed that the pipe burst due to excessive pressure.
  • Homeowners are advised to insulate pipes to prevent them from bursting in winter.
  • A sudden drop in temperature made the water pipe burst unexpectedly.
  • The sound of rushing water indicated that a pipe had burst somewhere in the wall.
  • After the old pipe burst, we had to replace a large section of it.
  • The city workers were called to repair a burst pipe on the street.