stave in vs break open
break open vs stave instave in and break open both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stave in | No | No | Yes | No |
| break open | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
break open is a hypernym of
stave in; that is, break open is a
word with a broader meaning than stave in:
- stave in: burst or force (a hole) into something
- break open: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
| stave in (verb) | break open (verb) |
|---|---|
| burst or force (a hole) into something | erupt or intensify suddenly |
| break in the staves (of) | come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure |
| open with force |
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