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(n)
A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
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A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
A rain shower accompanied by thunder and lightning.
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
(informal, idiomatic) An overwhelming victory or success.
(UK, military, nautical, historical) A first-rate ship of the line.
(obsolete) An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.
A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
(in the singular) The ability to see.
(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing.
The German Institute for Standardization.
A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
What somebody or something is known for.
The (male) ruler or head of a principality.
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.
A garland of flowers in Hawaii.
The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city Canada.
The capital city of Manitoba, Canada.
A Native American woman.
A seaport, the largest city in British Columbia, Canada.
A surname from Chinese.
A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
(v)
To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
(intransitive) To form cracks.
(intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.
A sudden burst of thunder, a thunderclap; any similarly loud and sudden noise; a sudden, severe shock.
A blast or peal of thunder.
A burst of thunder.
(rare, nonstandard) Lightning; a bolt or flash of lightning.
A thunderstorm.
thunderbolt
The act or result of making something light or lighter.
The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
(military) A pyrotechnic device that generates a loud noise, used to simulate battlefield conditions.
(adj)
(especially medicine) Appearing quickly and with destructive effects.
A weather phenomenon that is related to the production of lightning within a volcanic plume.
A loud and sudden sound; the report of anything bursting; a crash.
A single, visible discharge of lightning.
(meteorology) A large, dark cloud, usually a cumulonimbus, charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning.
Synonym of thunderstorm.
A blow by a hand or weapon that occurs with a downward striking motion.
The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
A storm, especially one with severe winds.
A sudden percussive noise.
A sudden, explosive sound, such as is made by a gunshot.
A sudden heavy blow or thump.
The sound or action of something that crashes.
A sudden heavy rainstorm.
(US, dated, slang) Bullets; gunfire.
The action or sound of something that bangs.
(archaic, poetic) Lightning; a bolt of lightning; also, a bright flame or light.
Lightning that contains bolts that branch.
(meteorology) A damaging wind, of the strength of a tornado, that has no rotational element.
The sound of a dull impact.
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
(medicine) cauterization with electricity; electrocautery
An electric shock due to the action of induction, sometimes felt after a lightning flash.
The act of one who storms or rages.
(computer graphics) A two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene.
To beat mercilessly.
A wet microburst or macroburst; a downdraft produced by a thunderstorm.
A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.
(figurative) An intense or violent altercation; an intense or violent response; an outburst (as of controversy)
(colloquial) Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc).
An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.
A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.
(basketball) An extremely forceful dunk.
Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
The action or sound of a thwack; a beating.
A dull, heavy sound.
A sudden headache that rapidly reaches severe intensity.
The explosion of a bomb dropped from the air when it hits the ground.
The destructive wave of pressure caused by an explosion.