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Bombshell

A bomb. See Bomb, n.

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Bomb 76% connected

A great noise; a hollow sound.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Entertainer 76% connected

One who entertains.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Surprise 76% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

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Thunderbolt 92% connected

A shaft of lightning; a brilliant stream of electricity passing from one part of the heavens to another, or from the clouds to the earth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Thunderclap 92% connected

A sharp burst of thunder; a sudden report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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