Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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boom | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
boom (noun) | blast (noun) |
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any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring | a very long fly ball |
a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set | intense adverse criticism |
a deep prolonged loud noise | an explosion (as of dynamite) |
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | a sudden very loud noise |
a state of economic prosperity | a highly pleasurable or exciting experience |
a strong current of air |
boom (verb) | blast (verb) |
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grow vigorously | shatter as if by explosion |
hit with great force | shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly |
make a resonant sound, like artillery | criticize harshly or violently |
make a deep hollow sound | use explosives on |
be the case that thunder is being heard | fire a shot; release |
hit with great force | |
create by using explosives | |
make with or as if with an explosion | |
apply a draft or strong wind to to | |
make a strident sound |