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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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thunderclap |
Best used to describe a single, sudden, and loud sound of thunder, usually startling or unexpected.
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thunderbolt |
Describes both the phenomenon of a lightning strike accompanied by a crash of thunder and can metaphorically mean something sudden and shocking.
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thunder peal |
Appropriate for describing a series of loud, resonant sounds of thunder, often continuing over a short period.
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thunder roll |
Used to describe a continuous, rumbling sound of thunder that can be heard rolling across the sky.
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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
Etymology
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.