Thunderstroke: meaning, definitions and examples
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thunderstroke
[ ˈθʌndərstrəʊk ]
weather phenomenon
A sudden and loud noise caused by the rapid expansion of air along an electrical strike during a thunderstorm. Thunderstrokes are often accompanied by lightning and can be extremely frightening.
Synonyms
thunder rumble, thunderbolt, thunderclap
Examples of usage
- The thunderstroke shook the entire house.
- After the thunderstroke, the rain began to pour down heavily.
- We could see the lightning before we heard the thunderstroke.
medical condition
A sudden and severe pain in the head, often described as a sharp or stabbing sensation. Thunderstrokes can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as migraines or cluster headaches.
Synonyms
cephalalgia, headache, migraine
Examples of usage
- She was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a thunderstroke.
- The thunderstroke left him incapacitated for hours.
- The doctor prescribed medication to help prevent thunderstrokes.
Translations
Translations of the word "thunderstroke" in other languages:
🇵🇹 golpe de trovão
🇮🇳 बिजली का झटका
🇩🇪 Donnerschlag
🇮🇩 pukulan petir
🇺🇦 удар грому
🇵🇱 uderzenie pioruna
🇯🇵 雷撃 (らいげき)
🇫🇷 coup de tonnerre
🇪🇸 golpe de trueno
🇹🇷 gök gürültüsü darbesi
🇰🇷 천둥의 일격
🇸🇦 ضربة رعدية
🇨🇿 rána hromu
🇸🇰 úder hromu
🇨🇳 雷击 (léijī)
🇸🇮 udarec strele
🇮🇸 þrumuhögg
🇰🇿 найзағай соққысы
🇬🇪 ჭექა-ქუხილის დარტყმა
🇦🇿 ildırım zərbəsi
🇲🇽 golpe de trueno
Word origin
The term 'thunderstroke' originated from the Old English word 'thunor' meaning thunder and 'strac' meaning stroke. It has been used for centuries to describe the sudden and powerful nature of thunder during a storm. Over time, the term has also been associated with medical conditions due to the intense and striking pain they can cause in individuals.