explosion in English: A sudden, loud burst that throws fire and broken pieces into the air, as when a bomb goes off. (noun)

Translation

A sudden, loud burst that throws fire and broken pieces into the air, as when a bomb goes off.

Word origin

From Latin explodere, which first meant to drive an actor off the stage by clapping and hissing.

Gender

Pluralexplosions

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"Explosion" is the sudden burst and its noise.

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Here "explosion" is the thing that caused the damage.

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"Explosions" is the plural form.

bomb

A weapon that blows up and destroys the things around it.

fire

The hot, bright flames that burn when something is on fire and give heat and light.

noise

A loud or unpleasant sound.

blow

To push air out of your mouth, or the way the wind moves the air.

break

To make something come apart into pieces, or to stop it working.

blast

A sudden explosion, or a strong rush of air, wind, or loud sound.

disaster

Something very bad that happens suddenly and causes great harm or damage.

explode

To burst suddenly with a loud noise and great force, like a bomb.

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