thunderclap
A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strikeA sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
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» I was taken aback by a thunderclap.
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Examples
4 sentencesI was taken aback by a thunderclap.
After the thunderclap, the rain began pouring down.
The thunderclap echoed loudly through the dark sky.
Meaning
4 sensesA sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
Donnerschlag
уда́р громаudár groma
(informal)A very loud fart.
(figuratively)Something that makes a big, dramatic impact.
Synonym of thunder word.
- a single sharp crash of thunder
- a shocking surprise
Origin
From thunder + clap.From thunder + clap.
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Forms
plural: thunderclaps| Singular | thunderclap |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a shocking surprise:bombshellthunderbolt
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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