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Thunder

The sound which follows a flash of lightning; the report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.

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Broader term 6

Howl 76% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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Noise 76% connected

Sound of any kind.

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Roar 76% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

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Shout 76% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

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Sound 76% connected

The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.

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Narrower term 1

Thunderclap 76% connected

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

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Derivationally related 14

Bellower 74% connected

One who, or that which, bellows.

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Bellower 74% connected

One who, or that which, bellows.

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Boom 74% connected

A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Boom 74% connected

A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

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Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

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Thunderer 74% connected

One who thunders; -- used especially as a translation of L. tonans, an epithet applied by the Romans to several of their gods, esp. to Jupiter.

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Thunderer 74% connected

One who thunders; -- used especially as a translation of L. tonans, an epithet applied by the Romans to several of their gods, esp. to Jupiter.

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Thundery 74% connected

Accompanied with thunder; thunderous.

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Thundery 74% connected

Accompanied with thunder; thunderous.

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Entails 1

Storm 72% connected

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere, attended by wind, rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning; hence, often, a heavy fall of rain, snow, or h…

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Synonym 5

Boom 92% connected

A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Roar 92% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Roaring 92% connected

of Roar

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Skag 92% connected

An additional piece fastened to the keel of a boat to prevent lateral motion. See Skeg.

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Smack 92% connected

A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade.

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