Thunderbolt

/ˈθʌndərbəʊlt/

noun

A flash of lightning with a simultaneous crash of thunder.

We saw a mighty thunderbolt fall from the sky during the storm.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'thunderbolt' to describe scenes with strong visual and auditory impact, often in storytelling.

The battle commenced with thunderbolts tearing the darkened sky.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Thunderbolt' can add drama to a narrative, emphasizing the intensity of an event.

A single thunderbolt marked the climax of the raging tempest.

Pro Tip 3/3

Remember, a 'thunderbolt' is the combination of lightning and thunder, experienced together.

The thunderbolt struck so close, it shook the windows.

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