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Explosion (Noun)

Meaning¹

The noise caused by an explosion; "the explosion was heard a mile away".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Meaning²

A golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The golfer's explosion from the bunker sent sand flying everywhere and the ball landed on the green.
His explosion shot from the trap was one of the most impressive I've ever seen, clearing the lip with ease.
The explosion of sand and ball from the bunker was a beautiful sight, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
After taking his time to line up the shot, he made a smooth swing and executed a perfect explosion from the bunker.
The explosion of sand and ball from the bunker was so powerful that it left a crater behind, but the ball landed softly on the green.

Hypernyms

Meaning³

The act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

Burst

Related Words

Explode (verb)

Meaning⁴

The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Meaning⁵

A sudden outburst; "an explosion of laughter"; "an explosion of rage".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

The comedian's joke triggered an explosion of laughter from the audience.
Her explosion of anger was so intense that it left everyone in the room speechless.
The news of the surprise party caused an explosion of excitement among the guests.
The politician's insensitive comment sparked an explosion of outrage on social media.
The sudden revelation led to an explosion of tears from the shocked family members.