Shock Wave (Noun)
Meaning
A region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity; "the explosion created a shock wave".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The shock wave generated by the blast shattered windows several blocks away.
- As the asteroid entered the Earth's atmosphere, it produced a massive shock wave that destroyed entire cities.
- The supersonic jet produced a sonic boom, creating a shock wave that rattled the ground.
- The sudden release of energy from the volcano created a shock wave that knocked people off their feet.
- When the firework exploded, it sent a shock wave through the air, making it hard to hear for several seconds.