Explosion
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of exploding or bursting
- §2
- a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
- §3
- a sudden outburst
- §4
- the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
- §5
- a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- §6
- the noise caused by an explosion
- §7
- a sudden great increase