Explosion — meaning in English

English meaning

• bang noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
• explosion noun A violent, sudden release of energy, often with a loud bang and flying debris.

Senses

Explosion is used for these senses in English:

• bang An explosion.
• explosion A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

bang — full definition

1. noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
2. verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
3. noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).

explosion — full definition

1. noun A violent, sudden release of energy, often with a loud bang and flying debris.
2. noun A sudden, rapid increase or outburst of something.

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