thundercrack
Storm's sharp report
A thundercrack is the sharp, sudden sound of thunder—the loud snap or boom that follows lightning.
The word emphasizes the abruptness and violence of the noise rather than a prolonged rumble: A thundercrack jolted her awake.
It can describe any similarly explosive sound: the thundercrack of a rifle shot.
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- flashBrief burst of light
- cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
squall · downpour · cloudburst · deluge · rain · thunderhead · atmosphere · nimbus
Loud deep sound
- clapStrike palms together
- crashSudden violent impact
- pealResonant ringing burst
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
rumble · blast · reverberate · echo · resonate · deafen · sonic · acoustic
Prone to sudden detonation
- shatteringBreaking violently apart
- violentInvolving physical force
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
earthshaking · tremendous · mighty · powerful · jarring · sudden · sharp · piercing
lightning
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- flashBrief burst of light
- cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
tempest · squall · downpour · cloudburst · deluge · rain · thunderhead · atmosphere · nimbus · overcast
boom
Loud deep sound
roar · rumble · blast · reverberate · echo · resonate · deafen · sonic · acoustic · decibel
explosive
Prone to sudden detonation
- shatteringBreaking violently apart
- violentInvolving physical force
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
deafening · earthshaking · tremendous · mighty · powerful · jarring · sudden · sharp · piercing · splitting
jump
Propel oneself airborne
fright · alarm · scare · surprise · tremble · panic · shudder · gasp · awaken · disturb
thundercracksilence
Total lack of sound
stillness · quiet · hush · soundlessness · dead silence