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thunderbolts

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun thunderbolt has 2 senses
  1. thunderbolt, bolt, bolt of lightning - a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
    --1 is a kind of lightning
  2. bombshell, thunderbolt, thunderclap - a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"
    --2 is a kind of surprise

Definitions from the Web

Term: Thunderbolts

Description:

Thunderbolts refer to a powerful and dazzling electrical discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm. It is often accompanied by a loud noise, known as thunder. Thunderbolts are natural phenomena produced when there is a rapid movement of charges between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere, resulting in a brilliant flash of light.

Senses:

1. Noun (Plural form)

- Thunderbolts can refer to bolts of lightning that are visible during a thunderstorm.

- Thunderbolts can also symbolically represent power, strength, or sudden and dramatic events.

2. Noun (Singular form)

- Thunderbolt can be used to describe a single bolt of lightning or a sudden and striking event or action.

- Thunderbolt can also refer to a superhero team or a comic book series with a similar name.

3. Verb (Infinitive)

- Thunderbolts can be used as a verb in a figurative sense to mean moving or striking with great force or speed.

Sample Sentences:

  • During the storm, the sky was illuminated by brilliant thunderbolts.
  • The thunderbolts struck fear into the hearts of the villagers.
  • The sudden resignation of the CEO was a thunderbolt that rocked the company.
  • In Greek mythology, Zeus was often depicted wielding thunderbolts.
  • She thunderbolted through the finish line, breaking the world record.

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