boom, sonic
The sharp, explosive sound generated by an airplane traveling at speeds greater than the speed of sound. The sonic boom follows the aircraft much like a wake follows a ship.
Nearby words
boolean sum, boom, boom box, boom shot, boom town, boom, sonic, boom-and-bust, boom-or-bust, boomer, boomer state, boomerang
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