Another word for thunderbolt
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- A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
- The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
- A sudden, great increase:
- A sudden loud noise, as of an object breaking:
- A sudden failure of a program or operating system, usually without serious consequences.
- (Computers) A sudden failure of a hard drive caused by damaging contact between the head and the storage surface, often resulting in the loss of data on the drive.
- (Slang) The pleasurable sensation that accompanies the use of a drug; a rush.
- A sudden perception:
- Instantaneous illumination for photography:
- A loud burst of noise:
- Any loud, prolonged sound, as of gunfire, thunder, laughter, etc.
- A ringing of a set of bells, especially a change or set of changes rung on bells.
- A spar extending from a mast to hold the bottom of a sail outstretched
- A long beam extending as from an upright to lift or carry something and guide it as needed
- A booming sound, as of thunder, heavy guns, etc.
- Something rolled up:
- A list of names for checking attendance; muster roll
- A mass in cylindrical or rounded form:
- A slight narrow space:
- A moment; an instant:
- (Slang) Hard, pebblelike pieces of highly purified cocaine prepared for smoking: a highly potent and addictive form of cocaine
- A clap, or loud crash, of thunder
- Anything like this in being sudden, startling, violent, etc.
- A single sharp crash of thunder.
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