thunderclap

/ˌθʌndərˈklæp/
/ˈθʌndəklæp/
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Other forms: thunderclaps

Definitions of thunderclap
  1. noun
    a single sharp crash of thunder
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    type of:
    thunder
    a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
  2. noun
    a shocking surprise
    synonyms: bombshell, thunderbolt
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    type of:
    surprise
    a sudden unexpected event
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