thunderbolt

/ˈθʌndərˌboʊlt/
/ˈθʌndəbəʊlt/
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Other forms: thunderbolts

Definitions of thunderbolt
  1. noun
    a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
    synonyms: bolt, bolt of lightning
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    type of:
    lightning
    abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
  2. noun
    a shocking surprise
    synonyms: bombshell, thunderclap
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    type of:
    surprise
    a sudden unexpected event
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