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Thunderclap

Thun′der-clapˊ

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Noun.
A sharp burst of thunder; a sudden report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
Thunderclaps that make them quake.”
Spenser.
When suddenly the
thunderclap
was heard.
Dryden.

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thunderclap

thunderclap

English

Noun

thunderclap (plural thunderclaps)

  1. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to reverberating rumble
    Thunderclaps that make them quake. Spenser.
    When suddenly the thunderclap was heard. Dryden.

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