Associations to the word «Thunderclap»

Wiktionary

THUNDERCLAP, noun. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to reverberating rumble

Dictionary definition

THUNDERCLAP, noun. A single sharp crash of thunder.
THUNDERCLAP, noun. A shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell".

Wise words

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