thunderbolt
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thun·der·bolt

noun \-ˌbōlt\

Definition of THUNDERBOLT

1
a : a single discharge of lightning with the accompanying thunder
b : an imaginary elongated mass cast as a missile to earth in the lightning flash
2
a : a person or thing that resembles lightning in suddenness, effectiveness, or destructive power
b : a vehement threat or censure

Examples of THUNDERBOLT

  1. He was struck dead by a thunderbolt.

First Known Use of THUNDERBOLT

15th century

Rhymes with THUNDERBOLT

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