thunderpeal

[ thuhn-der-peel ]

noun

1. a crash of thunder; thunderclap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thunderpeal¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; thunder + peal

Example Sentences

What could it mean, that low, deep, long-continued thunderpeal?

From Project Gutenberg

The "cry" she gave is the thunderpeal; the spear she carried is the lightning; the �gis or goat-skin she wore is the cloud again, though the cloud has just been the head of Zeus.**

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There was a sudden boom as of a heavy thunderpeal—a dull, roaring rush as of a mighty torrent.

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A red flash darted into their midst, and loud rolled the thunderpeal immediately overhead.

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Then a flash and a loud thunderpeal made her start, and her face blanched, and she hid it in the ample cloak, and cowered down in mortal dread.

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