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Overview of noun boom

      »   The noun boom has 5 meanings (first 1 from tagged texts)

• boom, Roar1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl -- (a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway")
  roar, roaring, Thunder1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Thunder -- (a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)
  thunder -- (a Deep1.) Deep -- (the central and most intense or profound part; "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter")
  2.) Trench, deep, oceanic abyss -- (a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor)
  deep prolonged Loud1.) Loud -- (characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity; "a group of loud children"; "loud thunder"; "her voice was too loud"; "loud trombones")
  2.) Brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tacky, tatty, tawdry, trashy -- (tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments")
  loud noise)

• boom -- (a State1.) State -- (the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; "the state has lowered its income tax")
  2.) State, province -- (the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; "his state is in the deep south")
  state of Economic1.) Economic, economical -- (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life")
  2.) Economic -- (of or relating to the science of economics; "economic theory")
  economic prosperity)

• boom, Bonanza1.) Bonanza -- (an especially rich vein of precious ore)
  2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  bonanza, gold Rush1.) Haste, hurry, rush, rushing -- (the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book")
  2.) Rush, spate, surge, upsurge -- (a sudden forceful flow)
  rush, gravy, Godsend1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  godsend, manna from Heaven1.) Eden, paradise, Nirvana, heaven, promised land, Shangri-la -- (any place of complete bliss and delight and peace)
  2.) Heaven -- (the abode of God and the angels)
  heaven, windfall, Bunce1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  bunce -- (a Sudden1.) Sudden -- (happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure")
  sudden happening that Brings1.) Bring, convey, take -- (take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; "Bring me the box from the other room"; "Take these letters to the boss"; "This brings me to the main point")
  2.) Bring -- (cause to come into a particular state or condition; "Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence"; "bring water to the boiling point")
  brings good Fortune1.) Luck, fortune, chance, hazard -- (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance")
  2.) Fortune -- (a large amount of wealth or prosperity)
  fortune (as a Sudden1.) Sudden -- (happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure")
  sudden opportunity to Make1.) Brand, make -- (a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?")
  2.) Shuffle, shuffling, make -- (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)
  make money); "the Demand1.) Demand -- (the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply")
  2.) Demand -- (an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing")
  demand for Testing1.) Testing -- (the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works; "they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons")
  2.) Testing -- (an examination of the characteristics of something; "there are laboratories for commercial testing"; "it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox")
  testing has Created1.) Make, create -- (make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor")
  2.) Create -- (bring into existence; "The company was created 25 years ago"; "He created a new movement in painting")
  created a boom for those Unregulated1.) Unregulated -- (not regulated; not subject to rule or discipline; "unregulated off-shore fishing")
  2.) Unregulated -- (without regulation or discipline; "an unregulated environment")
  unregulated laboratories where Boxes1.) Box -- (a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts")
  2.) Box, loge -- (private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty")
  boxes of Specimen1.) Specimen -- (an example regarded as typical of its class)
  2.) Specimen -- (a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes; "they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis")
  specimen jars are Processed1.) Process -- (deal with in a routine way; "I'll handle that one"; "process a loan"; "process the applicants")
  2.) Process, treat -- (subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; "process cheese"; "process hair"; "treat the water so it can be drunk"; "treat the lawn with chemicals" ; "treat an oil spill")
  processed like an Assembly1.) Assembly -- (a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit)
  2.) Fabrication, assembly -- (the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery))
  assembly line")

• boom, Microphone1.) Microphone, mike -- (device for converting sound waves into electrical energy)
  microphone boom -- (a Pole1.) Pole -- (a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic)
  2.) Pole -- (a native or inhabitant of Poland)
  pole carrying an Overhead1.) Operating expense, operating cost, overhead, budget items -- (the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes)
  2.) Command processing overhead time, command processing overhead, command overhead, overhead -- ((computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command)
  overhead microphone Projected1.) Project -- (communicate vividly; "He projected his feelings")
  2.) Stick out, protrude, jut out, jut, project -- (extend out or project in space; "His sharp nose jutted out"; "A single rock sticks out from the cliff")
  projected over a Film1.) Movie, film, picture, moving picture, moving-picture show, motion picture, motion-picture show, picture show, pic, flick -- (a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location")
  2.) Film, cinema, celluloid -- (a medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events")
  film or Tv1.) Television, telecasting, TV, video -- (broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; "she is a star of screen and video"; "Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs)
  2.) Television receiver, television, television set, tv, tv set, idiot box, boob tube, telly, goggle box -- (an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a telly")
  tv set)

• boom -- (any of Various1.) Assorted, various -- (of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; "assorted sizes"; "his disguises are many and various"; "various experiments have failed to disprove the theory"; "cited various reasons for his behavior")
  2.) Respective, several, various -- (considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed")
  various more-or-less Horizontal1.) Horizontal -- (something that is oriented horizontally)
  1.) Horizontal -- (parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a horizontal surface")
  horizontal spars or Poles1.) Pole -- (a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic)
  2.) Pole -- (a native or inhabitant of Poland)
  poles used to Extend1.) Widen, broaden, extend -- (extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard")
  2.) Run, go, pass, lead, extend -- (stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets")
  extend the Foot1.) Foot, ft -- (a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; "he is six feet tall")
  2.) Foot, human foot, pes -- (the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot")
  foot of a Sail1.) Sail, canvas, canvass, sheet -- (a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel)
  2.) Cruise, sail -- (an ocean trip taken for pleasure)
  sail or for Handling1.) Handling -- (manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something)
  2.) Handling, manipulation -- (the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means)
  handling cargo or in mooring)

Overview of verb boom
      »   The verb boom has 5 meanings (first 2 from tagged texts)

• boom, Din1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  2.) Commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult -- (the act of making a noisy disturbance)
  din -- (Make1.) Brand, make -- (a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?")
  2.) Shuffle, shuffling, make -- (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)
  make a Resonant1.) Resonant -- (inducing resonance; "resonant frequency")
  2.) Resonant, resonating, resounding, reverberating, reverberative, rolling -- (characterized by reverberation; "a resonant voice"; "hear the rolling thunder")
  resonant sound, Like1.) Like, the like, the likes of -- (a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here")
  2.) Like, ilk -- (a kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk")
  like artillery; "His Deep1.) Deep -- (the central and most intense or profound part; "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter")
  2.) Trench, deep, oceanic abyss -- (a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor)
  deep voice Boomed1.) Boom, din -- (make a resonant sound, like artillery; "His deep voice boomed through the hall")
  2.) Smash, nail, boom, blast -- (hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer")
  boomed through the hall")

• smash, Nail1.) Nail -- (horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits)
  2.) Nail -- (a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener)
  nail, boom, Blast1.) Blast -- (a very long fly ball)
  2.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  blast -- (Hit1.) Hit -- ((baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball); "he came all the way around on Williams' hit")
  2.) Hit, hitting, striking -- (the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit")
  hit hard; "He Smashed1.) Smash, nail, boom, blast -- (hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer")
  2.) Smash, dash -- (break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over; "Smash a plate")
  smashed a 3-run homer")

• thunder, boom -- (be the Case1.) Lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa -- (a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord")
  2.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")
  case that Thunder1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Thunder -- (a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)
  thunder is Being1.) Being, beingness, existence -- (the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries")
  2.) Organism, being -- (a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently)
  being heard; "Whenever it Thunders1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Thunder -- (a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)
  thunders, my Dog1.) Dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris -- (a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night")
  2.) Frump, dog -- (a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog")
  dog crawls under the bed")

• boom, boom out -- (Make1.) Brand, make -- (a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?")
  2.) Shuffle, shuffling, make -- (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)
  make a Deep1.) Deep -- (the central and most intense or profound part; "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter")
  2.) Trench, deep, oceanic abyss -- (a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor)
  deep hollow Sound1.) Sound -- (the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music")
  2.) Sound, auditory sensation -- (the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds")
  sound; "Her Voice1.) Voice -- (the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech; "A shrill voice sounded behind us")
  2.) Voice, vocalization, vocalisation, vocalism, phonation, vox -- (the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations")
  voice booms out the Words1.) Words -- (the words that are spoken; "I listened to his words very closely")
  2.) Lyric, words, language -- (the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language")
  words of the song")

• boom, Prosper1.) Boom, prosper, thrive, get ahead, flourish, expand -- (grow stronger; "The economy was booming")
  2.) Thrive, prosper, fly high, flourish -- (gain in wealth)
  prosper, thrive, get Ahead1.) Ahead, in the lead, leading -- (having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race")
  1.) Ahead, in front, before -- (at or in the front; "I see the lights of a town ahead"; "the road ahead is foggy"; "staring straight ahead"; "we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front"; "with the cross of Jesus marching on before")
  ahead, flourish, Expand1.) Expand, spread out -- (extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands")
  2.) Expand -- (become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly")
  expand -- (Grow1.) Turn, grow -- (pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become; "The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry")
  2.) Grow -- (become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; "The problem grew too large for me"; "Her business grew fast")
  grow stronger; "The Economy1.) Economy, economic system -- (the system of production and distribution and consumption)
  2.) Economy -- (the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort")
  economy was booming")

Related Terms - "Boom"

Meaning 1 of Boomboom, roar, roaring, Thunder1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)

2.) Thunder -- (a Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)

2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)

Boom - A deep prolonged loud noiseing or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)

Thunder - A deep prolonged loud noise noise

• Bang1.) Knock, bash, bang, smash, belt -- (a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head")
  2.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  Bang, Clap1.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  2.) Gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, clap -- (a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra)
  Clap, Eruption1.) Volcanic eruption, eruption -- (the sudden occurrence of a violent Discharge1.) Discharge -- (the sudden giving off of energy)
  2.) Discharge, venting -- (the act of venting)
  Discharge - The sudden giving off of energy of steam and volcanic material)
  2.) Eruption -- (symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible)
  Eruption, Blast1.) Blast -- (a very long fly ball)
  2.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  Blast, Bam1.) Bam -- (an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003)
  2.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  Bam - A vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"

• Banging1.) Banging -- (a continuing very loud noise)
  2.) Battering, banging -- (the act of subjecting to strong attack)
  Banging - A continuing very loud noise

• Bark1.) Bark -- (tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants)
  2.) Bark -- (a noise resembling the bark of a dog)
  Bark - Tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

• Blare1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  1.) Blast, blare -- (make a strident Sound1.) Sound -- (the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music")
  2.) Sound, auditory sensation -- (the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds")
  Sound - The particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"; "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone")
  Blare, Blaring1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  1.) Blast, blare -- (make a strident sound; "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone")
  Blaring, Cacophony1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  2.) Cacophony -- (loud confusing disagreeable sounds)
  Cacophony, Clamor1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  2.) Clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry -- (loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd")
  Clamor, Din1.) Blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din -- (a loud harsh or strident noise)
  2.) Commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult -- (the act of making a noisy disturbance)
  Din - A loud harsh or strident noise

• Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)
  Boom, Roar1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl -- (a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway")
  Roar, Roaring1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl -- (a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway")
  Roaring, Thunder1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Thunder -- (a Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)
  Boom - A deep prolonged loud noiseing or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)
  Thunder - A deep prolonged loud noise

• Chatter1.) Yak, yack, yakety-yak, chatter, cackle -- (noisy talk)
  2.) Chatter, chattering -- (the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine)
  Chatter, Chattering1.) Chatter, chattering -- (the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine)
  2.) Chatter, chattering -- (the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys))
  Chattering - Noisy talk

• Chatter1.) Yak, yack, yakety-yak, chatter, cackle -- (noisy talk)
  2.) Chatter, chattering -- (the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine)
  Chatter, Chattering1.) Chatter, chattering -- (the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine)
  2.) Chatter, chattering -- (the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys))
  Chattering - Noisy talk

• Chug1.) Chug -- (the dull explosive noise made by an engine)
  1.) Chug -- (make a dull, explosive sound; "the engine chugged down the street")
  Chug - The dull explosive noise made by an engine

• Clack1.) Clack, clap -- (a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated)
  2.) Clack valve, clack, clapper valve -- (a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction)
  Clack, Clap1.) Bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam -- (a sudden very loud noise)
  2.) Gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, clap -- (a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra)
  Clap - A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

• Clang1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  1.) Clang, clangor -- (make a loud noise; "clanging metal")
  Clang, Clangor1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  1.) Clangor, clangour -- (make a loud resonant noise; "the alarm clangored throughout the building")
  Clangor, Clangour1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  1.) Clangor, clangour -- (make a loud resonant noise; "the alarm clangored throughout the building")
  Clangour, Clangoring1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  1.) Clangor, clangour -- (make a loud resonant noise; "the alarm clangored throughout the building")
  Clangoring, Clank1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  1.) Clank -- (make a clank; "the train clanked through the village")
  Clank, Clash1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  2.) Clash, friction -- (a state of conflict between persons)
  Clash, Crash1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  2.) Crash, wreck -- (a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane")
  Crash - A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"

• Clatter1.) Clatter -- (a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones")
  1.) Clatter, clack, brattle -- (make a rattling sound; "clattering dishes")
  Clatter - A rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones"

• Crack1.) Crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure -- (a long narrow opening)
  2.) Gap, crack -- (a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack")
  Crack, Cracking1.) Crack, cracking, Snap1.) Catch, grab, snatch, snap -- (the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion")
  2.) Snap -- (a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May")
  Snap - The act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion" -- (a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig")
  2.) Fracture, crack, cracking -- (the act of cracking something)
  Cracking, Snap1.) Catch, grab, snatch, snap -- (the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion")
  2.) Snap -- (a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May")
  Snap - A long narrow opening

• Crackle1.) Crackle, crackling, crepitation -- (the sharp sound of snapping noises)
  2.) Crackle, crackleware, crackle china -- (glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface)
  Crackle, Crackling1.) Greaves, crackling -- (the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered)
  2.) Crackle, crackling, crepitation -- (the sharp sound of snapping noises)
  Crackling, Crepitation1.) Crackle, crackling, crepitation -- (the sharp sound of snapping noises)
  Crepitation - The sharp sound of snapping noises

• Creak1.) Creak, creaking -- (a Squeak1.) Squeak -- (a short high-pitched noise; "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow")
  2.) Close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escape -- (something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin)
  Squeak - A short high-pitched noise; "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow"ing sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away")
  1.) Squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak -- (make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly")
  Creak, Creaking1.) Creak, creaking -- (a squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away")
  1.) Squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak -- (make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly")
  Creaking - A squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away"

• Crunch1.) Crunch -- (the sound of something crunching; "he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path")
  2.) Crunch -- (a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources); "an end-of-the year crunch"; "a financial crunch")
  Crunch - The sound of something crunching; "he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path"

• Ding-dong1.) Ding-dong -- (the noise made by a bell)
  1.) Ding, dong, dingdong -- (go `ding dong', like a bell)
  Ding-dong - The noise made by a bell

• Explosion1.) Explosion, detonation, blowup -- (a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction)
  2.) Explosion, burst -- (the act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the Fire1.) Fire -- (the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire")
  2.) Fire, flame, flaming -- (the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries")
  Fire - The event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire"crackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft")
  Explosion - A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• Grate1.) Grate, grating -- (a frame of iron bars to hold a fire)
  2.) Grate -- (a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something)
  Grate - A frame of iron bars to hold a fire

• Grinding1.) Grinding -- (matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain")
  2.) Grinding -- (a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears))
  Grinding - Matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain"

• Grunt1.) Grunt, oink -- (the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs)
  2.) Grunt -- (an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker; "infantrymen in Vietnam were called grunts"; "he went from grunt to chairman in six years")
  Grunt, Oink1.) Grunt, oink -- (the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs)
  1.) Squeal, oink -- (utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs)
  Oink - The short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

• Hiss1.) Hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation -- (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience")
  2.) Boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird -- (a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt)
  Hiss, Hissing1.) Hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation -- (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience")
  1.) Hiss, siss, sizz, sibilate -- (make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval)
  Hissing, Hushing1.) Hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation -- (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience")
  1.) Hush -- (become quiet or still; fall silent; "hush my baby!")
  Hushing, Fizzle1.) Hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation -- (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience")
  2.) Flop, bust, fizzle -- (a complete Failure1.) Failure -- (an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test")
  2.) Failure -- (an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure")
  Failure - An act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"; "the play was a dismal flop")
  Fizzle, Sibilation1.) Hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation -- (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience")
  2.) Sibilation, assibilation -- (pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound)
  Sibilation - A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

• Howl1.) Howl, howling, ululation -- (a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect")
  2.) Howl -- (the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf)
  Howl - A long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"

• Hubbub1.) Hubbub, uproar, brouhaha, katzenjammer -- (loud confused noise from many sources)
  Hubbub, Uproar1.) Tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil -- (a state of commotion and noise and confusion)
  2.) Hubbub, uproar, brouhaha, katzenjammer -- (loud confused noise from many sources)
  Uproar, Brouhaha1.) Hubbub, uproar, brouhaha, katzenjammer -- (loud confused noise from many sources)
  2.) Brouhaha -- (a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits)
  Brouhaha, Katzenjammer1.) Hangover, katzenjammer -- (disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol))
  2.) Hubbub, uproar, brouhaha, katzenjammer -- (loud confused noise from many sources)
  Katzenjammer - Loud confused noise from many sources

• Hum1.) Busyness, hum -- (the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity; "they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers"; "there is a constant hum of military preparation")
  2.) Harkat-ul-Mujahidin, HUM, Harkat ul-Ansar, HUA, Harkat ul-Mujahedeen, Al Faran, Movement of Holy Warriors -- (an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan)
  Hum, Humming1.) Hum, humming -- (a humming noise; "the hum of distant traffic")
  2.) Humming -- (the act of singing with closed lips)
  Humming - The state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity; "they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers"; "there is a constant hum of military preparation"

• Pant1.) Pant -- (the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine))
  2.) Trouser, pant -- ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; "he had a sharp crease in his trousers")
  Pant - The noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)

• Plonk1.) Plonk -- (a cheap wine of inferior quality)
  2.) Plonk -- (the noise of something dropping (as into liquid))
  Plonk - A cheap wine of inferior quality

• Plop1.) Plop -- (the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash)
  1.) Plop -- (drop something with a plopping sound)
  Plop - The noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash

• Plump1.) Plump -- (the sound of a sudden heavy fall)
  1.) Plummet, plump -- (drop sharply; "The stock market plummeted")
  Plump - The sound of a sudden heavy fall

• Racket1.) Racket -- (a loud and disturbing noise)
  2.) Racket, fraudulent scheme, illegitimate enterprise -- (an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit)
  Racket - A loud and disturbing noise

• Rattle1.) Rattle, rattling, rale -- (a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle")
  2.) Rattle -- (a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken)
  Rattle, Rattling1.) Rattle, rattling, rale -- (a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle")
  1.) Rattle -- (make short Success1.) Success -- (an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for Republicans")
  2.) Success -- (an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success")
  Success - An event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for Republicans"ive sounds)
  Rattling, Rale1.) Rattle, rattling, rale -- (a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle")
  Rale - A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle"

• Report1.) Report, study, written report -- (a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale")
  2.) Report, news report, story, account, write up -- (a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious")
  Report - A written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"

• Rhonchus1.) Rhonchus -- (a sound like whistling or snoring that is heard with a stethoscope during expiration as air passes through obstructed channels)
  Rhonchus - A sound like whistling or snoring that is heard with a stethoscope during expiration as air passes through obstructed channels

• Rumble1.) Rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling -- (a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder")
  2.) Rumble -- (a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage)
  Rumble, Rumbling1.) Rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling -- (a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder")
  1.) Rumble, grumble -- (make a low noise; "rumbling thunder")
  Rumbling, Grumble1.) Rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling -- (a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder")
  2.) Grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering -- (a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone)
  Grumble, Grumbling1.) Rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling -- (a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder")
  2.) Grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering -- (a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone)
  Grumbling - A loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"

• Rustle1.) Rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering -- (the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind)
  1.) Rustle -- (make a dry crackling sound; "rustling silk"; "the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze")
  Rustle, Rustling1.) Rustling -- (the stealing of cattle)
  2.) Rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering -- (the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind)
  Rustling, Whisper1.) Whisper, whispering, susurration, voicelessness -- (speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords)
  2.) Rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering -- (the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind)
  Whisper, Whispering1.) Rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering -- (the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind)
  2.) Whisper, whispering, susurration, voicelessness -- (speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords)
  Whispering - The light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

• Scrape1.) Scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching -- (a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her")
  2.) Abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation -- (an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off)
  Scrape, Scraping1.) Scraping -- ((usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis")
  2.) Scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching -- (a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her")
  Scraping, Scratch1.) Abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation -- (an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off)
  2.) Incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent -- (a depression scratched or carved into a surface)
  Scratch, Scratching1.) Scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching -- (a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her")
  1.) Rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch -- (cause friction; "my sweater scratches")
  Scratching - A harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

• Screech1.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  2.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  Screech, Screeching1.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  2.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  Screeching, Shriek1.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  2.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  Shriek, Shrieking1.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  2.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  Shrieking, Scream1.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  2.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  Scream, Screaming1.) Scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching -- (sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
  2.) Screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming -- (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
  Screaming - A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"

• Scrunch1.) Scrunch -- (a crunching noise)
  1.) Crump, thud, scrunch -- (make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants)
  Scrunch - A crunching noise

• Shrilling1.) Shrilling -- (a continuing shrill noise; "the clash of swords and the shrilling of trumpets"--P. J. Searles)
  1.) Shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe -- (utter a shrill cry)
  Shrilling - A continuing shrill noise; "the clash of swords and the shrilling of trumpets"--P. J. Searles

• Sizzle1.) Sizzle -- (a sizzling noise)
  1.) Sizzle -- (make a sound like frying fat)
  Sizzle - A sizzling noise

• Slam1.) Slam, sweep -- (winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge)
  2.) Slam -- (the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects)
  Slam - Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

• snap - no definition found

• Snore1.) Snore -- (the rattling noise produced when snoring)
  2.) Snore, snoring, stertor -- (the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound)
  Snore - The rattling noise produced when snoring

• Spatter1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Spatter, spattering, splash, splashing, splattering -- (the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface)
  Spatter, Spattering1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Spatter, spattering, splash, splashing, splattering -- (the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface)
  Spattering, Splatter1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Dab, splash, splatter -- (a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey")
  Splatter, Splattering1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Spatter, spattering, splash, splashing, splattering -- (the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface)
  Splattering, Sputter1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Sputter, splutter -- (an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage))
  Sputter, Splutter1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  2.) Sputter, splutter -- (an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage))
  Splutter, Sputtering1.) Spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering -- (the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire")
  1.) Sputter -- (make an explosive sound; "sputtering engines")
  Sputtering - The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire"

• Splash1.) Splash, plash -- (the sound like water splashing)
  2.) Stir, splash -- (a prominent or sensational but short-lived News event1.) News event -- (a newsworthy event)
  News event - A newsworthy event; "he made a great splash and then disappeared")
  Splash, Plash1.) Splash, plash -- (the sound like water splashing)
  1.) Pleach, plash -- (interlace the shoots of; "pleach a hedge")
  Plash - The sound like water splashing

• Squawk1.) Squawk -- (the noise of squawking; "she awoke to the squawk of chickens"; "the squawk of car horns")
  2.) Gripe, kick, beef, bitch, squawk -- (informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here")
  Squawk - The noise of squawking; "she awoke to the squawk of chickens"; "the squawk of car horns"

• squeak - no definition found

• Squish1.) Squish -- (the noise of soft mud being walked on)
  1.) Squelch, squish, splash, splosh, slosh, slop -- (walk through mud or mire; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow")
  Squish - The noise of soft mud being walked on

• Stridulation1.) Stridulation -- (a shrill grating or chirping noise made by some insects by rubbing body parts together)
  Stridulation - A shrill grating or chirping noise made by some insects by rubbing body parts together

• Swoosh1.) Swoosh, whoosh -- (the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid))
  1.) Lap, swish, swosh, swoosh -- (move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open")
  Swoosh, Whoosh1.) Swoosh, whoosh -- (the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid))
  1.) Woosh, whoosh -- (move with a sibilant sound; "He whooshed the doors open")
  Whoosh - The noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)

• thunder - no definition found

Meaning 2 of Boomboom prosperity

• boom - no definition found

Meaning 3 of Boomboom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event

• Accompaniment1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)
  2.) Accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, support -- (a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts)
  Accompaniment, Concomitant1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)
  1.) Accompanying, attendant, concomitant, Incident1.) Incident -- (a single distinct event)
  2.) Incident -- (a public disturbance; "the police investigated an incident at the bus station")
  Incident - A single distinct evental, incidental to -- (following as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management")
  Concomitant, Attendant1.) Attendant, attender, tender -- (someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another)
  2.) Attendant, attender, attendee, meeter -- (a person who is present and participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees")
  Attendant, Co-occurrence1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)
  2.) Concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrence -- (the temporal property of two Thing1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")
  2.) Thing -- (an action; "how could you do such a thing?")
  Thing - A special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"s happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable")
  Co-occurrence - An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

• Avalanche1.) Avalanche -- (a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain)
  2.) Avalanche -- (a sudden Appearance1.) Appearance, visual aspect -- (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)
  2.) Appearance -- (the event of coming into sight)
  Appearance - Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail")
  Avalanche - A slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

• Experience1.) Experience -- (the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher")
  2.) Experience -- (the content of direct observation or participation in an event; "he had a religious experience"; "he recalled the experience vividly")
  Experience - The accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher"

• Trouble1.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")
  2.) Fuss, trouble, bother, hassle -- (an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother")
  Trouble - A source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"

• Treat1.) Dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat)
  2.) Treat -- (an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight)
  Treat - Something considered choice to eat

• Miracle1.) Miracle -- (any amazing or wonderful occurrence)
  2.) Miracle -- (a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God)
  Miracle - Any amazing or wonderful occurrence

• Wonder1.) Wonder, wonderment, admiration -- (the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising)
  2.) Wonder, marvel -- (something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science")
  Wonder, Marvel1.) Wonder, marvel -- (something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science")
  1.) Wonder, marvel -- (be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities")
  Marvel - The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• thing - no definition found

• Episode1.) Episode -- (a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events)
  2.) Episode -- (a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series)
  Episode - A happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

• Eventuality1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)
  Eventuality, Contingency1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)
  2.) Contingency -- (the state of being contingent on something)
  Contingency, Contingence1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)
  Contingence - A possible event or occurrence or result

• Beginning1.) Beginning -- (the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war")
  2.) Beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset -- (the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her")
  Beginning - The event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war"

• Ending1.) Ending, termination -- (the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending")
  2.) Termination, ending, conclusion -- (the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement")
  Ending, Conclusion1.) Decision, determination, conclusion -- (a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination")
  2.) Conclusion -- (an intuitive assumption; "jump to a conclusion")
  Conclusion, Finish1.) Coating, Finish1.) Coating, finish, finishing -- (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly")
  2.) Finish -- (designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish")
  Finish - A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly", finishing -- (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly")
  2.) Finish -- (designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish")
  Finish - The end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"

• One-off1.) One-off -- (a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated)
  One-off - A happening that occurs only once and is not repeated

• Periodic event1.) Periodic event, recurrent event -- (an event that recurs at intervals)
  Periodic event, Recurrent event1.) Periodic event, recurrent event -- (an event that recurs at intervals)
  Recurrent event - An event that recurs at intervals

• Change1.) Change, alteration, modification -- (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago")
  2.) Change -- (a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage")
  Change, Alteration1.) Change, alteration, modification -- (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago")
  2.) Alteration, modification, adjustment -- (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))
  Alteration, Modification1.) Alteration, modification, adjustment -- (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))
  2.) Modification -- (slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year's model")
  Modification - An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

• Error1.) Mistake, error, fault -- (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults")
  2.) Erroneousness, error -- (inadvertent incorrectness)
  Error, Computer error1.) Error, computer error -- ((computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer)
  Computer error - A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"

• Accident1.) Accident -- (a mishap; especially one causing injury or death)
  2.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)
  Accident, Fortuity1.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)
  Fortuity, Chance event1.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)
  Chance event - A mishap; especially one causing injury or death

• fire - no definition found

• incident - no definition found

• discharge - no definition found

• Case1.) Lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa -- (a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord")
  2.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")
  Case, Instance1.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")
  2.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")
  Instance, Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")
  2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")
  Example - A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"

• Movement1.) Motion, movement, move, motility -- (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility")
  2.) Movement, motion -- (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)
  Movement, Motion1.) Movement, motion -- (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)
  2.) Gesture, motion -- (the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals)
  Motion - A change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"

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• Destiny1.) Destiny, fate -- (an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future)
  2.) Destiny, Fate -- (the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of Destiny")
  Destiny, Fate1.) Destiny, fate -- (an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future)
  2.) Destiny, Fate -- (the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of Destiny")
  Fate - An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

• Disappearance1.) Disappearance, disappearing -- (the act of leaving secretly or without explanation)
  2.) Disappearance -- (the event of passing out of sight)
  Disappearance - The act of leaving secretly or without explanation

• Disappearance1.) Disappearance, disappearing -- (the act of leaving secretly or without explanation)
  2.) Disappearance -- (the event of passing out of sight)
  Disappearance - The act of leaving secretly or without explanation

• Contact1.) Contact -- (close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings")
  2.) Contact -- (the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid")
  Contact, Impinging1.) Contact, impinging, striking -- (the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull")
  1.) Impinge, encroach, entrench, trench -- (impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains")
  Impinging, Striking1.) Contact, impinging, striking -- (the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull")
  2.) Hit, hitting, striking -- (the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit")
  Striking - Close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings"

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• Interruption1.) Break, interruption, disruption, gap -- (an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account")
  2.) Interruption, break -- (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt")
  Interruption, Break1.) Interruption, break -- (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt")
  2.) Break, good luck, happy chance -- (an unexpected piece of good luck; "he finally got his big break")
  Break - An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"

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• Union1.) Union, labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood -- (an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; "you have to join the union in order to get a job")
  2.) Union, North -- (the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War); "he has visited every state in the Union"; "Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union"; "the North's superior resources turned the scale")
  Union - An organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; "you have to join the union in order to get a job"

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• Flash1.) Flash -- (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)
  2.) Flash -- (a momentary brightness)
  Flash - A sudden intense burst of radiant energy

• Convergence1.) Convergence -- (the occurrence of two or more things coming together)
  2.) Convergence, convergency -- (the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit)
  Convergence - The occurrence of two or more things coming together

• Juncture1.) Juncture, occasion -- (an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions")
  2.) Juncture, critical point, crossroads -- (a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point")
  Juncture, Occasion1.) Juncture, occasion -- (an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions")
  2.) Affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function -- (a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions")
  Occasion - An event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"

• Outburst1.) Effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition -- (an unrestrained expression of emotion)
  2.) Outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")
  Outburst, Burst1.) Explosion, burst -- (the act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft")
  2.) Fusillade, salvo, volley, burst -- (rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise")
  Burst, Flare-up1.) Outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")
  1.) Flare up -- (ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down; "the fire flared up and died down once again")
  Flare-up - An unrestrained expression of emotion

• Outbreak1.) Outbreak, eruption, irruption -- (a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities")
  Outbreak, Eruption1.) Volcanic eruption, eruption -- (the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material)
  2.) Eruption -- (symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible)
  Eruption, Irruption1.) Irruption -- (a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; "the recent irruption of bad manners")
  2.) Irruption -- (a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population)
  Irruption - A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"

• Reverse1.) Reverse, contrary, opposite -- (a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true")
  2.) Reverse -- (the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed)
  Reverse, Reversal1.) Reversal -- (a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function")
  2.) Reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
  Reversal, Setback1.) Reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
  Setback, Blow1.) Blow -- (a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head")
  2.) Blow, bump -- (an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle")
  Blow, Black eye1.) Shiner, black eye, mouse -- (a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye)
  2.) Black eye -- (a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye")
  Black eye - A relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

• Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)
  Boom, Bonanza1.) Bonanza -- (an especially rich vein of precious ore)
  2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Bonanza, Gold rush1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  2.) Gold rush -- (a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field)
  Gold rush, Gravy1.) Gravy -- (basically the juices that drip from cooking meats)
  2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Gravy, Godsend1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Godsend, Manna from heaven1.) Miraculous food, manna, manna from heaven -- ((Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus)
  2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Manna from heaven, Windfall1.) Windfall -- (fruit that has fallen from the tree)
  2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Windfall, Bunce1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")
  Bunce - A deep prolonged loud noise

• Crash1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")
  2.) Crash, wreck -- (a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane")
  Crash, Collapse1.) Collapse -- (an abrupt failure of function or health)
  2.) Collapse -- (a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in)
  Collapse - A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"

• Supervention1.) Supervention -- (a following on in addition)
  Supervention - A following on in addition

Meaning 4 of Boomboom, microphone boom pole

• Barge pole1.) Barge pole -- (a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; "I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole")
  Barge pole - A long pole used to propel or guide a barge; "I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole"

• Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)
  2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)
  Boom, Microphone boom1.) Boom, microphone boom -- (a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set)
  Microphone boom - A deep prolonged loud noise

• Caber1.) Caber -- (a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland))
  Caber - A heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland)

• Clothes tree1.) Clothes tree, coat tree, coat stand -- (an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing)
  Clothes tree, Coat tree1.) Clothes tree, coat tree, coat stand -- (an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing)
  Coat tree, Coat stand1.) Clothes tree, coat tree, coat stand -- (an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing)
  Coat stand - An upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing

• Mast1.) Mast -- (a vertical Spar1.) Spar -- (any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable)
  2.) Spar -- (a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging)
  Spar - Any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable for supporting sails)
  2.) Mast -- (nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground; used especially as food for swine)
  Mast - A vertical spar for supporting sails

• Ski pole1.) Ski pole -- (a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing)
  Ski pole - A pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing

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• Stilt1.) Pile, spile, piling, stilt -- (a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure)
  2.) Stilt -- (one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; "he was so tall I thought he was on stilts")
  Stilt - A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

Meaning 5 of Boomboom spar

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• Bowsprit1.) Bowsprit -- (a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel)
  Bowsprit - A spar projecting from the bow of a vessel

• Dolphin striker1.) Dolphin striker, martingale -- (spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat)
  Dolphin striker, Martingale1.) Martingale -- (a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head)
  2.) Dolphin striker, martingale -- (spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat)
  Martingale - Spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat

• Gaff1.) Gaff -- (a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock)
  2.) Gaff -- (a spar rising aft from a Mast1.) Mast -- (a vertical spar for supporting sails)
  2.) Mast -- (nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground; used especially as food for swine)
  Mast - A vertical spar for supporting sails to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail)
  Gaff - A sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock

• Jibboom1.) Jibboom -- (a spar that extends the bowsprit)
  Jibboom - A spar that extends the bowsprit

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• Sprit1.) Sprit -- (a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally)
  Sprit - A light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally

• Yard1.) Yard, pace -- (a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride)
  2.) Yard, grounds, curtilage -- (the enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard")
  Yard - A unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride