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Thunderclap
01
one single sound heard when thunder strikes
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
thunderclaps
Examples
The sudden thunderclap startled the children, causing them to run indoors for cover.
02
a shocking event that causes surprise or alarm
Examples
The announcement came like a thunderclap to the company.
Lexical Tree
thunderclap
thunder
clap
