sonic boom

sonic boom Definition

sonic boom

noun

an explosive sound that results when the cone-shaped shock wave caused by an object, as an airplane, traveling at supersonic speed touches the ground

sonic boom Usage Examples

Converse of object

deafen: In short, they will burst into flame almost instantaneously, exposing the reindeer behind them and creating deafening sonic booms in their wake.
produce: An example in every day life are the sonic booms produced by aircrafts.

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