Thunderclap: meaning, definitions and examples
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thunderclap
[ ˈθʌndərˌklæp ]
loud noise
A sudden loud noise like a clap of thunder, typically caused by a lightning flash.
Synonyms
thunder peal, thunder roll, thunderbolt
Examples of usage
- The thunderclap startled everyone in the room.
- The thunderclap was so loud it shook the windows.
Translations
Translations of the word "thunderclap" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrondo de trovão
🇮🇳 बिजली की गड़गड़ाहट
🇩🇪 Donnerschlag
🇮🇩 guntur menggelegar
🇺🇦 гуркіт грому
🇵🇱 grzmot
🇯🇵 雷鳴 (らいめい)
🇫🇷 coup de tonnerre
🇪🇸 trueno
🇹🇷 gök gürültüsü
🇰🇷 천둥소리 (cheondungsori)
🇸🇦 رعد
🇨🇿 hromový úder
🇸🇰 hromový úder
🇨🇳 雷鸣 (léi míng)
🇸🇮 grom
🇮🇸 þrumuskell
🇰🇿 найзағайдың күркірі
🇬🇪 ჭექა-ქუხილი
🇦🇿 ildırımın səsi
🇲🇽 trueno
Word origin
The word 'thunderclap' originated from the combination of 'thunder' and 'clap', reflecting the sudden and sharp nature of the sound. The term has been used for centuries to describe the loud noise associated with thunderstorms, evoking a sense of power and intensity. Throughout history, the concept of thunderclaps has been linked to various mythologies and cultural beliefs, symbolizing forces of nature and divine power.