Thunderbolt

High-speed data port

Thunderbolt is a brand name for a high-speed data transfer technology developed by Intel and Apple, used to connect external devices like monitors and storage drives: I need a Thunderbolt cable for this display.

The name evokes speed and power. (Lowercase thunderbolt is lightning or something sudden and shocking.)

technology

Intel

Semiconductor corporation from California

cable · port · data transfer · bandwidth · daisy chain · peripheral · monitor · display · storage · dock

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Opposites
natural phenomenon intensity

Thunderboltgentle breeze

Mild movement of air

calm · stillness · clear sky · drizzle · light rain

speed/suddenness

Thunderboltsnail's pace

Extremely slow movement

gradual change · creeping · leisurely

technology/connectivity

Thunderboltwireless

Untethered signal transmission

Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · wireless connection · radio transmission · over-the-air

Family

thunderbolts

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G