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Thunderbolt

Definition:

A thunderbolt is a powerful discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder. It refers to a flash of lightning produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity during a thunderstorm.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A flash of lightning during a thunderstorm.
2. An imagined or metaphorical bolt of lightning representing sudden, powerful inspiration or event.
3. An electrical connector interface for computer peripherals, commonly used for high-speed data transfer.
4. A mythical weapon typically associated with gods, capable of shooting bolts of lightning.

Usage:

Popular:

In popular culture, a thunderbolt often symbolizes a sudden and significant event that has a profound impact on individuals or society.

Local:

In the local folklore, a thunderbolt is believed to be the weapon of a local deity/weath god, used to bring rain and thunderstorms during periods of drought.

Sample Sentences:

1. The thunderbolt lit up the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder.

2. His groundbreaking invention was a thunderbolt of inspiration that revolutionized the industry.

3. Make sure to connect your external hard drive to the thunderbolt port for ultra-fast data transfer.

4. According to ancient mythology, Zeus's thunderbolt had the power to destroy anything it struck.

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