explosion — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bang noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
- blast noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
- burst verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
- explosion noun A violent, sudden release of energy, often with a loud bang and flying debris.
- outbreak noun A sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.
Senses
explosion is used for these senses in English:
- bang An explosion.
- blast An explosive charge for blasting.
- burst An act or instance of bursting.
- explosion A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
- outbreak A sudden increase.
- outbreak (figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
- spallation (engineering, materials science) Fragmentation due to stress or impact, or any pattern of surface damage created thereby.
bang — full definition
- noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
- verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
- noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).
blast — full definition
- noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
- noun A sudden strong gust of wind or air.
- noun An extremely enjoyable time.
- verb To blow something up or break it apart with explosives.
- verb To play something, especially music, extremely loudly.