bust

US /bʌst/
UK /bʌst/
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a woman's chest or breasts

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The dress had a fitted bust.
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She measured her bust size for a new bra.
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chestbosombreasts
2.

a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest

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The museum displayed a marble bust of Julius Caesar.
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A bronze bust of the artist stood on the pedestal.
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sculpturestatue
3.

a sudden decline in business or economic activity; a period of economic depression

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The company faced a major bust after the market crash.
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The dot-com bust in the early 2000s affected many tech companies.
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collapsefailuredownturnrecessiondepression
1.

to break, split, or burst

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The old pipe finally bust, causing a flood.
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He bust his knee playing football.
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breakburstsmashrupture
2.

to raid or arrest

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The police decided to bust the illegal gambling ring.
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They were busted for selling drugs.
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raidarrestapprehendcatch
1.

broken or damaged

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The old television is completely bust.
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My car is bust, so I have to walk.
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brokendamagedkaputout of order
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bust a gutbust a movebust your ass