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The definition of thunder
8 Definitions of: thunder
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- noun, a loud cracking or deep rumbling noise caused by the rapid expansion of atmospheric gases which are suddenly heated by lightning
- noun, any loud booming sound
- noun, a violent threat or denunciation
- noun, steal someone's thunder to detract from the attention due to another by forestalling him
- verb, to make (a loud sound) or utter (words) in a manner suggesting thunder
- verb, to be the case that thunder is being heard
- verb, to move fast and heavily
- verb, to utter vehement threats or denunciation; rail
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of thunder