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the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge.
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Sound created when lightning causes the rapid expansion of atmospheric gases along its strike path.
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The sound caused by rapidly expanding gases in a lightning discharge.
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13c., from Old English þunrian, from the source of thunder (n.). Figurative sense of "to speak loudly, threateningly, or bombastically" is recorded from mid-14c. Related: Thundered; thunderi [..]
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brontophobia/tonitrophobia/keraunophobia
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The sound due to rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge.
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Some three-fourths of the electrical energy of a lightning discharge is expended, via ion–molecule collisions, [..]
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boom: a deep prolonged loud noise move fast, noisily, and heavily; "The bus thundered down the road" a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a b [..]
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the loud noise which you hear during a storm after a flash of lightning
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Voice of God who spoke to Moses on the mountain in thunder and lightning. Seth, another identify of Moses, is linked to storms. He also had a huge copper dagger on Mt. Yal (a lighting rod?). Velikovsky suggested that Venus and Earth exchanged horrendous magnetic lighting manifested as the Bible’s “pillar of fire” that led Moses and the Hebrews duri [..]
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is hardly ever heard in Palestine form the middle of April to the middle of September; hence it was selected by Samuel as a striking expression of the divine displeasure toward the Israelites. (1 Samu [..]
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dunern
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duner
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A loud noise caused by the sudden heating of air around the lightning bolt as the energy disperses. Learn more.
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To dream of hearing thunder, foretells you will soon be threatened with reverses in your business. To be in a thunder shower, denotes trouble and grief are close to you. To hear the terrific peals of thunder, which make the earth quake, portends great loss and disappointment.   
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The sound associated with lightning; it arises from the explosive release of electrical energy.
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sound caused by the rapid expansion of air along an electrical strike. thunderstorm -
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(v) move fast, noisily, and heavily(v) utter words loudly and forcefully(v) be the case that thunder is being heard(v) to make or produce a loud noise(n) a deep prolonged loud noise(n) a booming or cr [..]
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The sound caused by a lightning stroke as it heats the air and causes it to rapidly expand.
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The giant who fell into the river and was killed, because Jack cut the ropes that suspended the drawbridge, and when the giant ventured to cross it the bridge fell in. (Jack the Giant Killer.)
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Over three-quarters of lightning's electrical discharge is used in heating the gases in the atmosphere in [..]
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The sound produced by lightning discharges.
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Noise made when lightning flash passes through atmo­sphere and causes rapid expansion and contraction of air. As flash is comparatively long, the noise from each point in path arrives later as its dis [..]
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The sound that results from lightning. Lightning bolts (static electricity) produce intense heat. This burst of heat makes the air around the bolt expand explosively, producing the sound we hear as th [..]
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The sound emitted by the rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Thunder is seldom heard farther than about 15 miles from the lightning discharge, with 25 miles an approximate upper limit and 10 miles a typical value.
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The sound made by a lightning bolt. In a fraction of a second, lightning heats the air around it to incredible temperatures - as hot as 54,000 °F (30,000 °C). That's five times hotter than the Su [..]
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The sound caused by rapidly expanding gases in a lightning discharge.
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The loud booming sound associated with a lightning strike. A lightning strike rapidly heats a column of air (to conduct the charge) which expands outwards. This expansion results in a compression wave in the air which we hear as thunder. The "rolling thunder" sound is a result of the thunder echoing off surrounding hills and buildings, an [..]
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The sound due to rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge.
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The sound that is emitted by the rapidly expanding gases along the path of the electrical discharge of lightning.
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Sound caused by intense heating of the air by lightening.
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Most of lightning's electrical discharge is used to heat atmospheric gases around the visible channel. Tem [..]
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Sound accompanying lightning; produced by violent expansion of air due to intense heating by a lightning discharge.
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Over three-quarters of lightning's electrical discharge is used in heating the gases in the atmosphere in and immediately around the visible channel. Temperatures can rise to over 10,000 °C in microseconds, resulting in a violent pressure wave, composed o [..]
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The sound wave produced as a lightning stroke heats the air causing it to rapidly expand.
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Over three-quarters of lightning's electrical discharge is used in heating the gases in the atmosphere in [..]
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Over three-quarters of lightning's electrical discharge is used in heating the gases in the atmosphere in [..]
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning
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The sound accompanying lightning. Thunder is produced by the violent expansion of air due to intense heating by a lightning discharge. Although thunder and lightning can occur without precipitation ("Dry Thunderstorm"), thunderstorms are often accompanied by heavy downpours of rain, hail, and gusty winds. In rare cases, thunder can occur [..]
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The sound caused by rapidly expanding gases in a lightning discharge.
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Sound produced by a lightning discharge.
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The sound emitted by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. Over three-quarters of lightning’s electrical discharge is used in heating the gases in the atmosphere in and immediately around the visible channel. Temperatures can rise to over 10,000°C in microseconds, resulting in a violent pressure wave, composed of compr [..]
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The sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by the sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge. This explosive heat produces a massive, deafening shock wave - thunder.
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The sound caused by the discharge of atmospheric electrical charge. ''Thunder ''is preceded by lightning.'' A sound resembling thunder; especially, one produced by a jet airplane in flight. A [..]
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Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending on the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a sharp, loud crack to a long, low rumble (brontide). The sudden increase in pre [..]
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Thunder is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Judd Winick and artist Tom Raney in the Modern Age of Comic Books. She is [..]
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Thunder are an English hard rock band from London. Formed in 1989, the group was founded by former Terraplane members Danny Bowes (lead vocals), Luke Morley (guitar, backing vocals) and Gary "Harry" J [..]
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"Thunder" is a song by Prince and The New Power Generation, from the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. It was issued as a limited, individually numbered 12-inch single picture disc in the UK only, and t [..]
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Thunder is the first solo album by British guitarist Andy Taylor, released in 1987. It features former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones on guitar. Jones also co-wrote most of the songs on the album. [..]
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Thunder is the sound of the shock wave produced by lightning. Thunder may also refer to:
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Thunder is the sound of the shock wave produced by lightning. Thunder may also refer to:
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Thunder is a 1929 American silent melodrama film starring Lon Chaney and directed by William Nigh. The film has no audible dialogue but featured a synchronized musical score and sound effects. Thunde [..]
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Thunder is a 1929 American silent melodrama film starring Lon Chaney and directed by William Nigh. The film has no audible dialogue but featured a synchronized musical score and sound effects. Thunde [..]
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Thunder is a 1977-1978 American children's show which aired on Saturday mornings on NBC. The show centered on the adventures of Cindy Prescott (Melora Hardin) and her friend, Willie Williams (Justin R [..]
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"Thunder" is a song by American pop rock band Boys Like Girls. It was released on May 6, 2008 as the third and final single from their debut album Boys Like Girls (album). This song was released as a [..]
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"Thunder" is a song by American pop rock band Boys Like Girls. It was released on May 6, 2008 as the third and final single from their debut album Boys Like Girls (album). This song was released as a [..]
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Thunder is the debut studio album by supergroup S.M.V., consisted of bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten. It was released on August 12, 2008 via Heads Up International. Recording [..]
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"Thunder" is a 1994 song recorded by English boy band East 17. It was the first single from the album Up All Night. It achieved success in many countries, including Norway, Belgium (Wallonia), UK, Ger [..]
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This is an alphabetical list of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero characters. For Cobra characters, see List of Cobra characters.
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Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending on the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a sharp, loud crack to a long, low rumble (brontide). The sudden increase in pre [..]
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Park Sang-hyun (Korean: 박상현; born October 7, 1990), known by his stage name Thunder (Korean: 천둥; RR: Cheondung), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and model. He is a former member of South K [..]
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Thunder is the stage name for the horse who is the official live animal mascot for the Denver Broncos football team. Three purebred Arabians have held this role since 1993, all gray horses whose coats [..]
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Luke Fordward (1981 – 30 June 2016) better known by his ring name Thunder, was an Australian masked professional wrestler (referred to as a luchador enmascarado in Mexico) best known for his work in t [..]
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"Thunder" is a song by British singer and songwriter Leona Lewis from her fifth studio album, I Am (2015). The song was written by Lewis and Toby Gad, who also produced the track. Lyrically, "Thunder" [..]
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FV Thunder was an outlaw fishing vessel sunk in 2015. The ship was built in 1969 in Norway and has gone by many names, including: Vesturvón, Arctic Ranger, Rubin, Typhoon I, Kuko, and Wuhan N4. The T [..]
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mid-13c., from Old English þunor "thunder, thunderclap; the god Thor," from Proto-Germanic *thunraz (source also of Old Norse þorr, Old Frisian thuner, Middle Dutch donre, Dutch donder, Old [..]
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Thunder [N] [S]often referred to in Scripture ( Job 40:9 ; Psalms 77:18 ; 104:7 ). James and John were called by our Lord "sons of thunder" ( Mark 3:17 ). In Job 39:19 , instead of "thu [..]
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to make a loud, deep noise.
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often referred to in Scripture (Job 40:9; Ps. 77:18; 104:7). James and John were called by our Lord "sons of thunder" (Mark 3:17). In Job 39:19, instead of "thunder," as in the Aut [..]
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