1rup·ture 
/ˈrʌptʃɚ/ noun
plural rup·tures /ˈrʌptʃɚ/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)
▪ A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage. 2 medical a : a break or tear in a part of the body [count] ▪ a rupture of an artery [noncount] ▪ an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum
b [count] : hernia 3 [count] : a break in good relations between people or countries
▪ The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies. ▪ They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.
▪ A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage.
b [count] : hernia
▪ The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies. ▪ They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.
