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thunderclap

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thun·der·clap  (thndr-klp)
n.
1. A single sharp crash of thunder.
2. Something, such as a startling or shocking piece of news, that is similar to a crash of thunder in suddenness or violence.
thunderclap [ˈθʌndəˌklæp]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a loud outburst of thunder
2. something as violent or unexpected as a clap of thunder
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thunderclap - a single sharp crash of thunder
thunder - a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
2.thunderclap - a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"
bombshell, thunderbolt
surprise - a sudden unexpected event
Translations
thunderclap [ˈθʌndəklæp] N → trueno m
thunderclap [ˈθʌndərklæp] n → coup m de tonnerre
thunderclap [ˈθʌndəˌklæp] n → rombo di tuono
thunderclap [ˈθʌndəˌklæp] n → rombo di tuono


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