4. A bursting open, as of a steam boiler, in a less sudden manner than
by explosion. See Explosion.
Modulus of rupture. (Engin.) See under Modulus.
Syn. -- Fracture; breach; break; burst; disruption; dissolution. See
Fracture.
Rup"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ruptured (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Rupturing.]
1. To part by violence; to break; to burst; as, to rupture a blood
vessel.