eruption

n 1: the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and

volcanic material [syn: {volcanic eruption}]

2: any eruption of the skin [syn: {rash}, {efflorescence}, {skin

eruption}, {skin rash}]

3: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava [syn: {eructation}]

4: a sudden very loud noise [syn: {bang}, {blowup}, {clap}, {blast},

{loud noise}]

5: the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum