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Thunderbolt

//ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    a computer interface standard for connecting devices, combining PCI Express, DisplayPort and DC power in one connector.
Noun
  1. 1
    A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

    "Our quiuering Lances ſhaking in the aire, / And bullets like Ioues dreadfull Thunderbolts, / Enrolde in flames and fiery ſmoldering miſtes, / Shall threat the Gods more than Cyclopian warres, […]"

  2. 2
    a shocking surprise wordnet
  3. 3
    An event that is terrible, horrific or unexpected. figuratively

    "the Scipios' worth, those thunderbolts of war"

  4. 4
    a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder wordnet
  5. 5
    Vehement threatening or censure; especially, ecclesiastical denunciation; fulmination.

    "a thunder-bolt of warre Striking all Nations"

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  1. 6
    A very powerful shot.

    "Substitute Niko Kranjcar's injury-time thunderbolt gave Tottenham a dramatic win over Bolton."

  2. 7
    A belemnite, or thunderstone.
  3. 8
    A charge in the form of two joined bundles with four rays of lightning emerging from them, resembling the thunderbolt of Jupiter.
  4. 9
    A daring or irresistible hero.
Verb
  1. 1
    To strike with a thunderbolt. rare, transitive
  2. 2
    To move swiftly and violently. rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From thunder + bolt.

Etymology 2

From thunder + bolt.

Etymology 3

By analogy with the speed and power of a thunderbolt.

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